faith faith /ˈfeɪθ/

noun

1. () A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny  ( religious belief , faith , religion )
   a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
    He lost his faith but not his morality
   he lost his faith but not his morality
   
2. () Complete confidence in a person or plan etc  ( trust , faith )
   complete confidence in a person or plan etc
    He cherished the faith of a good woman
   he cherished the faith of a good woman
    The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
   the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
   
3. () An institution to express belief in a divine power  ( organized religion , organised religion [British] , faith , religion )
   an institution to express belief in a divine power
    He was raised in the Baptist religion
   he was raised in the Baptist religion
    A member of his own faith contradicted him
   a member of his own faith contradicted him
   
4. () Loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person  ( faith )
   loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person
    Keep the faith
   keep the faith
    They broke faith with their investors
   they broke faith with their investors