ECUMENISM

ecumenism, ecumenicism, ecumenicalism

(noun) (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity

ecumenism, oecumenism

(noun) a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ecumenism (plural ecumenisms)

(philosophy) Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

28 November 2024

SYNCRETISM

(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.

coffee icon