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ecumenism

[ ek-yoo-muh-niz-uhm, ih-kyoo-or, especially British, ee-kyoo- ]

noun

  1. ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

ecumenism

/ ˌiːkjʊˈmɛnɪˌsɪzəm; ɪˈkjuːməˌnɪzəm; ˈɛkjʊm-; ˌɛk- /

noun

  1. the aim of unity among all Christian churches throughout the world

ecumenism

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

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Other Words From

  • ecu·me·nist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ecumenism1

First recorded in 1965–70; ecumen(ic) ( def ) + -ism

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