ecumenism

[ ek-yoo-muh-niz-uhm, ih-kyoo-or, especially British, ee-kyoo- ]

noun

1. ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

ecumenism

/ ˈɛkjʊm-; ˌiːkjʊˈmɛnɪˌsɪzəm; ˌɛk-; ɪˈkjuːməˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the aim of unity among all Christian churches throughout the world

ecumenism

1. A movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious groups or denominations.

Other Words From

• ecu·me·nist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecumenism¹

First recorded in 1965–70; ecumen(ic) ( def ) + -ism