Ecumenical (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience".
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Meaning 2
Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; "ecumenical thinking"; "ecumenical activities"; "the ecumenical movement".
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Examples
- The ecumenical council brought together representatives from different Christian denominations to discuss common goals and values.
- The church's ecumenical efforts focused on building bridges between faith communities and promoting interfaith dialogue.
- The ecumenical movement of the 20th century sought to overcome centuries of division and hostility between different Christian traditions.
- The theologian's ecumenical thinking emphasized the shared spiritual heritage of all people, regardless of their religious affiliation.
- The city's ecumenical center offered a space for people of different faiths to come together and engage in mutual learning and respect.