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Definition of Ecumenism
1. Noun. A movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches).
Exact synonyms: Oecumenism
Generic synonyms: Front, Movement, Social Movement
Derivative terms: Oecumenical
Generic synonyms: Front, Movement, Social Movement
Derivative terms: Oecumenical
2. Noun. (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity.
Exact synonyms: Ecumenicalism, Ecumenicism
Category relationships: Christian Religion, Christianity
Generic synonyms: Church Doctrine, Creed, Gospel, Religious Doctrine
Derivative terms: Ecumenic, Ecumenical
Category relationships: Christian Religion, Christianity
Generic synonyms: Church Doctrine, Creed, Gospel, Religious Doctrine
Derivative terms: Ecumenic, Ecumenical
Definition of Ecumenism
1. Noun. (philosophy) Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement. ¹
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Definition of Ecumenism
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