Definition of ECUMENISM

ecumenism

Meanings

Plural: ecumenisms

Noun

  • a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
  • (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
  • Ecumenical doctrines and practices, especially as manifested in the ecumenical movement.

Origin / Etymology

From ecumene + -ism.

Scrabble Score: 15

ecumenism is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ecumenism is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ecumenism is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

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