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ECUMENIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
Example:
the ecumenical movement
Synonyms:
ecumenic; ecumenical; oecumenic; oecumenical
Classified under:
Similar:
nonsectarian; unsectarian (not restricted to one sect or school or party)
Derivation:
ecumenism ((Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity)
