Definition of ECUMENE

ecumene

Plural: ecumenes

Noun

  • All known inhabited and civilized areas of the world.
  • Unification of Christianity and of Christendom.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek οἰκουμένη (oikouménē, “inhabited world”), from οἰκέω (oikéō, “I inhabit, dwell”), from οἶκος (oîkos, “residence”).

Scrabble Score: 11

ecumene: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ecumene: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ecumene: not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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