eirenicon

irenicon

noun

a proposition that attempts to harmonize conflicting viewpoints

Word Origin

C19: from Greek, from eirēnikos of or concerning peace, from eirēnē peace

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Examples from the Web for eirenicon

Historical Examples

In the first place, this chapter is an eirenicon, intended to consign to oblivion the divisions and feuds of the Chosen People.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Jeremiah
William Henry Bennett
We must first, however, speak of a work put forth by Dr. Pusey as a sequel or a companion to the "Eirenicon."
The Catholic World. Volume III; Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
E. Rameur
This intended Eirenicon involved him in controversies that lasted for years.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 7
Various
In October 1534, however, Helgesen issued an eirenicon in which he attempted to reconcile the two contending confessions.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2
Various

eirenicon

irenicon

Word Origin

Examples from the Web for eirenicon

Historical Examples

In the first place, this chapter is an eirenicon, intended to consign to oblivion the divisions and feuds of the Chosen People.

We must first, however, speak of a work put forth by Dr. Pusey as a sequel or a companion to the "Eirenicon."

This intended Eirenicon involved him in controversies that lasted for years.

In October 1534, however, Helgesen issued an eirenicon in which he attempted to reconcile the two contending confessions.