ecumenic
- adjective
- /ˌɛkjuˈmɛnɪk/
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ecuménico
- The ecumenic movement seeks to unite various Christian denominations.
Examples
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Their annual conference focuses on ecumenic dialogue to encourage greater understanding among Christian communities.
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The committee adopted an ecumenic approach to foster cooperation between the different denominations.
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She is known for her ecumenic vision, often organizing events that bring together people from various faiths.
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Many churches are involved in ecumenic dialogues.
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The committee adopted an ecumenic approach to foster cooperation between the different denominations.
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Their annual conference focuses on ecumenic dialogue to encourage greater understanding among Christian communities.
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She is known for her ecumenic vision, often organizing events that bring together people from various faiths.
Synonyms
24
4.5
About events or groups that include people from different religions
10
8.6
Promoting unity between different Christian churches or religions
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6.5
About people or activities from different religions
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7.9
Shared by people from different churches or religious groups
It happens when different churches work together for services or events
Involving people from different religions
Antonyms
How Ecumenical
Surface Forms
Morphology
ecumenic = ecumenical (semi-transparent) = ecumen + ic
Formally derived from the combining form 'ecumen-' plus the suffix '-ic', but 'ecumen-' and its adjectival use are specialized vocabulary (often seen in 'ecumenical'/'ecumenism'), so many learners will not be able to derive the meaning without knowing the base term.
Etymology
Ecumenic comes from a Greek word oikoumenē, meaning 'the inhabited world' or 'the whole world'. So to be ecumenic is to work to bring different churches together across the world, promoting unity and cooperation between faiths.