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

5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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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.

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