ecumenism

noun

(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity

a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)

Roots

oikoumeneecumen- · Greek · the inhabited world ismos-ism · Greek · doctrine, practice

Synonyms for ecumenism

ecumenicismn ecumenicalismn ecumenicityn

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