ecumenicism

[ ek-yoo-men-uh-siz-uhmor, especially British, ee-kyoo- ]

noun

1. ecumenicalism; ecumenism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecumenicism¹

First recorded in 1960–65; ecumenic(al) + -ism

Example Sentences

It might leave them out in the name of ecumenicism, of inoffensiveness, of being something for as many people as possible — what an uncharitable person might call the lowest common denominator.

From Los Angeles Times

For years, to name-check the Standard was to project a certain image: that you were conservative without being brutish or anti-modern, that you had some ecumenicism and intellectual style.

From The New Yorker

President Obama attempted, with mixed results, to redefine American patriotism as an argument for its unique diversity, and its steady inclusion of immigrants, franchisement of minority ethnicities, and ecumenicism of religious devotion.

From Salon

For all his efforts to promote ecumenicism, there were, of course, limits to Graham’s inclusiveness.

From Washington Times

For all his efforts to promote ecumenicism, there were, of course, limits to Graham’s inclusiveness.

From Seattle Times