Ecumenism Synonyms

ĕkyə-mə-nĭzəm, ĭ-kyo͝o-
A movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. oecumenism
(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ecumenicism
  2. ecumenicalism

Words Related to Ecumenism

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Ecumenism Sentence Examples

  • This new document does not attempt to change the teaching of the Catholic Church regarding ecumenism.

  • What has ecumenism to contribute to contemporary debates on racism, globalization, justice, peace, and gender issues?

  • But is this really the kind of level playing field that encourages ecumenism?

  • I do find it curious when people talk of ecumenism to mean ecumenism with other episcopal churches alone.

  • Let me say right away, before we enter into these verses, that the Bible does not aspire or teach false ecumenism.

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