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Definition of Ecumenicalism
1. Noun. (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity.
Category relationships: Christian Religion, Christianity
Generic synonyms: Church Doctrine, Creed, Gospel, Religious Doctrine
Derivative terms: Ecumenic, Ecumenical
Definition of Ecumenicalism
1. Noun. The belief that there should be better understanding and closer co-operation between different denominations in the Christian Church. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ecumenicalism
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ecumenicalism
Literary usage of Ecumenicalism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Cycling in France by Carole Saint-Laurent (2003)
"You'll reach the foot of the village of Taize. The village, founded in 1940 is
an international centre of ecumenicalism. ..."
2. Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal : an Annotated Topical Bibliography by Steven C. Kettler (1993)
"Still applicable for our day of ecumenicalism." •Robbins, John W., "Acton on the
Papacy," The Trinity Review, No. 89, July 1992 (Jefferson, MD: The Trinity ..."
3. Shifting African Identities by S. B. Bekker, Martine Dodds, Meshack M. Khosa (2001)
"It encourages a form of Islamic "ecumenicalism" (Pan-Arabism). Sudan is not only
a member of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Countries, ..."
4. Programming, Pitfalls and Puppy-Dog Tales by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1993)
"... plan of a “One World RELIGION”, being spearheaded by the United Nations'
National and World Council of Churches, behind the battle cry of ecumenicalism. ..."
5. Moon-o-theism: A Study of Mideast Moon-God Religions by Yoel Natan (2006)
"People who advance this notion mostly come in two flavors: • The aggressive types
believe so strongly in universalism, ecumenicalism or cultural relativism ..."
6. Globalisation and the Environment: Perspectives from OECD and Dynamic Non by Chris Chung (1998)
"Although different religions hold different views regarding globalisation, there
is also support for ecumenicalism on certain issues such as environmental ..."
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