ecumenism
Americannoun
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Origin of ecumenism
First recorded in 1965–70; ecumen(ic) ( def. ) + -ism
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Ecumenism is the album’s gospel — from the prog-rock double guitar lead in “Geome Deome,” which features keyboards from Mr. Duke, to the effervescent swagger of “One Night,” with its redolence of Raphael Saadiq’s neo-soul.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2017
On November 18 the unprecedented and long-awaited schema on Ecumenism arrived in the hall.
From Forbes • Nov. 28, 2013
Ecumenism on the parish level has for the most part been expressed in terms of interfaith dialogues and common prayer services.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Washington, D.C.-Richmond program requires a heavy three-year schedule of part-time classes ranging from Christology to electives like Ecumenism.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ecumenism � until recently the private dream of theologians and the occasional public practice of rank ing clergymen � has become a spirit-changing factor in the church life of every U.S. community.
From Time Magazine Archive
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