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iren·ics (ī ren′iks, ī rē′niks)

noun

the doctrine or practice of promoting peace among Christian churches in relation to theological differences; irenic theology

Etymology: see irenic & -ics

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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