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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The belief that there should be better understanding and closer co-operation between different denominations in the Christian Church; usually, synonym of ecumenism. uncountable
2. 2
   (Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity wordnet

Synonyms

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bipartisanshipbreadthcollaborationcollectivismcollusioncommunism

Etymology

From ecumenical + -ism.

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