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The definition of ecumenical is universal, the worldwide Christian church or unity of religions.

(adjective)

An example of ecumenical used as an adjective is the phrase an "ecumenical truth" which means something that everyone believes in.
An example of ecumenical used as an adjective is the phrase "ecumenical bond" which means the bond among all Christian churches.
An example of ecumenical used as an adjective is the phrase "ecumenical peace" which means peace among all religions.

See ecumenical in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

general, or universal; esp., of or concerning the Christian church as a whole
1. furthering or intended to further the unity or unification of Christian churches
2. of or having to do with ecumenism

Origin: LL oecumenicus < Gr oikoumenikos, of or from the whole world < oikoumenē (gē), the inhabited (world) < oikein, to dwell, inhabit < oikos: see eco-

Also ecumenic

Related Forms:

ecumenicalism noun
ecumenically adverb

See ecumenical in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of worldwide scope or applicability; universal.
a. Of or relating to the worldwide Christian church.
b. Concerned with establishing or promoting unity among churches or religions.

Origin:

Origin: From Late Latin oecūmenicus

Origin: , from Greek oikoumenikos

Origin: , from (hē) oikoumenē (gē), (the) inhabited (world)

Origin: , feminine present passive participle of oikein, to inhabit

Origin: , from oikos, house; see weik-¹ in Indo-European roots

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