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irenics

[ ahy-ren-iks, ahy-ree-niks ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)
  1. the branch of theology dealing with the promotion of peace and conciliation among Christian churches. Compare polemics ( def 2 ).

irenics

/ -ˈrɛn-; aɪˈriːnɪks /

noun

  1. functioning as singular that branch of theology that is concerned with unity between Christian sects and denominations

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Word History and Origins

Origin of irenics1

First recorded in 1880–85; irenic, -ics

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