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Definition of Ecumenical
1. Adjective. Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions. "The ecumenical movement"
Exact synonyms: Ecumenic, Oecumenic, Oecumenical
Similar to: Nonsectarian, Unsectarian
Derivative terms: Ecumenism, Ecumenism, Oecumenism
Similar to: Nonsectarian, Unsectarian
Derivative terms: Ecumenism, Ecumenism, Oecumenism
2. Adjective. Of worldwide scope or applicability. "Universal experience"
Exact synonyms: Cosmopolitan, General, Oecumenical, Universal, World-wide, Worldwide
Similar to: Comprehensive
Derivative terms: Universality, Universalize, Universe
Similar to: Comprehensive
Derivative terms: Universality, Universalize, Universe
Definition of Ecumenical
1. Adjective. (ecclesiastical) Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
2. Adjective. General, universal, worldwide. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ecumenical
1. [adj]