ecumenicism
Synonym of ecumenismSynonym of ecumenism.
/ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.sɪzm/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)Synonym of ecumenism.
More definitions
- (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
Origin
From ecumenic + -ism. By surface analysis, ecumene + -icism.From ecumenic + -ism. By surface analysis, ecumene + -icism.
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Forms
plural: ecumenicisms| Singular | ecumenicism |
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uncountable
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity:ecumenismecumenicalism
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedecumenical
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable