ecumenism

[ ek-yoo-muh-niz-uhm, ih-kyoo-or, especially British, ee-kyoo- ]

noun

1. ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

ecumenism

/ ˈɛkjʊm-; ˌiːkjʊˈmɛnɪˌsɪzəm; ˌɛk-; ɪˈkjuːməˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. the aim of unity among all Christian churches throughout the world

ecumenism

1. A movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious groups or denominations.

Other Words From

• ecu·me·nist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecumenism¹

First recorded in 1965–70; ecumen(ic) ( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

Hovorun, now a professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm, said Kirill took Putin’s talk of being a believer with a grain of salt.

From Seattle Times

“Any war has to have guns and ideas,” said Cyril Hovorun, professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm.

From Washington Post

The Rev. Cyril Hovorun, professor of ecclesiology, international relations and ecumenism at University College Stockholm, said Kirill’s latest comments show him to be in a “golden cage.”

From Seattle Times

But even more darkly impressive is the ecumenism of antisemitism.

From Washington Post

Le Monde newspaper said the proposals had led to a fierce battle within the French Catholic Church between “advocates of modernity and ecumenism and the guardians of a nostalgic conservatism.”

From New York Times