ecumenism
ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.
Origin of ecumenism
1Other words from ecumenism
- ec·u·me·nist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for ecumenism
ecumenicism (ˌiːkjʊˈmɛnɪˌsɪzəm, ˌɛk-) or ecumenicalism
/ (ɪˈkjuːməˌnɪzəm, ˈɛkjʊm-) /
the aim of unity among all Christian churches throughout the world
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Cultural definitions for ecumenism
[ (ek-yoo-muh-niz-uhm, i-kyooh-muh-nizuhm) ]
A movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious groups or denominations.
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