ecumenism

noun (ecumenism, uncountable)

«ecumenism» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(church) The movement or effort to bring different Christian churches together, so they understand each other, pray together and work together. tree →
(wider sense) Friendship and cooperation between different religions or groups. tree →

In the lessons

In religion lessons ecumenism explains why Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox Christians might hold a shared service or work together on charity. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical event. Phrases: «spirit of ecumenism», «ecumenical service», «ecumenical movement».

Examples

Ecumenism means Christians from different churches working together. tree →
Our town held an ecumenical service on Good Friday. tree →
The two vicars believe strongly in ecumenism. tree →
Ecumenism helps churches focus on what they share. tree →
The Pope spoke about ecumenism and unity. tree →
The local food bank is run in a spirit of ecumenism. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective: ecumenical (ek-yoo-MEN-ical). Pronunciation: ee-KYOO-men-ism or ek-YOO-men-ism. Usually about Christian churches; for different faiths people say «interfaith».

On Mova

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