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ecumenicalism

noun

The belief that there should be better understanding and closer co-operation between different denominations in the Christian Church; usually, synonym of ecumenism.

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ecumenism ecumenicism

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Meanings

nounecumenicalism (uncountable)

uncountableThe belief that there should be better understanding and closer co-operation between different denominations in the Christian Church; usually, synonym of ecumenism.

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar

ecumenism ecumenicism

Broader

religious doctrinechurch doctrinegospel

Also see

ecumenicism ecumenism

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Origin

From ecumenical + -ism.

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APA

ecumenicalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ecumenicalism

MLA

“ecumenicalism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ecumenicalism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ecumenicalism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ecumenicalism.

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