What does "ecumenical" mean?

Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.

How do you pronounce "ecumenical"?

Pronounced //ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl//.

Common synonyms include: universal, worldwide, all-comprehending, all-comprehensive, all-covering, all-embracing.

/ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Adjective

1
Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious. not-comparable
"Within Europe, the church's ecumenical partnerships have demonstrated that ecclesial unity may have political resonances."
2
General; universal; catholic; worldwide. not-comparable, rare

Adjective

"When developing an ecumenical service, take care not to offend members of any denomination."

From ecumenic + -al. By surface analysis, ecumene + -ical.