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Definition of 'ecumenism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) ecumenism
ecumenical principles and practices, esp. as manifested in a movement promoting cooperation and unity among religious groups.

Etymology: (1965–70)

Definition of 'ecumenism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) ecumenism, oecumenism
a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)

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

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