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Definition of Oecumenic
1. Adjective. Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions. "The ecumenical movement"
Exact synonyms: Ecumenic, Ecumenical, Oecumenical
Similar to: Nonsectarian, Unsectarian
Derivative terms: Ecumenism, Ecumenism, Oecumenism
Similar to: Nonsectarian, Unsectarian
Derivative terms: Ecumenism, Ecumenism, Oecumenism
Definition of Oecumenic
1. Adjective. (ecumenical Ecumenical). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oecumenic
Literary usage of Oecumenic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of Theological Studies (1904)
"... I the oecumenic Councils of the fourth and fifth centuries were organized to
represent both Church and State ; and that, by consequence, to view them as ..."
2. The History of Christianity: From the Birth of Christ to the Abolition of by Henry Hart Milman (1840)
"... to the conduct of persons during the time of persecution. The Council of
Laodicea has some curious general canons. The first oecumenic council was ..."
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