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ec⋅u⋅me⋅nism

  [ek-yoo-muh-niz-uhm, i-kyoo- or, especially Brit., ee-kyoo-]
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–noun
ecumenical doctrines and practices, esp. as manifested in the ecumenical movement.
Origin:
1965–70; ecumen(ic) + -ism

Related forms:
ec⋅u⋅me⋅nist, noun
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ec·u·me·nism   (ěk'yə-mə-nĭz'əm, ĭ-kyōō'-)   
n.  
  1. A movement promoting unity among Christian churches or denominations.
  2. A movement promoting worldwide unity among religions through greater cooperation and improved understanding.
ec'u·men'ist n.
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ecumenism [(ek-yoo-muh-niz-uhm, i-kyooh-muh-nizuhm)]

A movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious groups or denominations.

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