irenicism
- noun
- /ˌaɪrəˈnɪsɪm/
- Formal
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irenicismo
- The conference emphasized irenicism as a means to encourage collaboration and reduce tensions between different political factions.
Examples
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Their irenicism was rejected by Calvinists who considered their own dogmatic formulations to have achieved perfection.
Academic text (2010) -
Irenicism, rather than polemicism, is the face of the Vatican.
Blog text (10) -
It favored the kind of frank and open dialogue, unmarred by false irenicism, exemplified by Newman's letters, both private and published.
Academic text (1990) -
"Despite liturgical abuse, despite the false irenicism distorting ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue, despite the inadequacy of teaching on religious liberty.
Blog text (10) -
The leader's irenicism focused on fostering understanding among the various religious communities.
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Through irenicism, the organization aims to bridge divides and promote lasting peace in the region.
Synonyms
A way of making compromises to keep peace and avoid conflict
Antonyms
How Reconciliatory
- Formal
114
5.3
6
6.7
22
4.4
250
3.4
147
4.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word irenicism comes from the Greek root eirene, which means 'peace' and is the same root in the name Irene. So irenicism is about trying to make peace and reduce differences between groups.