ecumenism
3 synonyms for ecumenism, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The beliefs and efforts aimed at promoting unity and cooperation among different religious groups or denominations, particularly through the ecumenical movement.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
ecumenicalism
ecumenicism
ecumenicity
How to use ecumenism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
promote ecumenism
the spirit of ecumenism
interfaith ecumenism
Christian ecumenism
It is a formal, specialist term used mainly in religious and academic writing.
Etymology
Formed from ecumene with the suffix -ism, which turns the base into the noun for the associated movement or doctrine.
Full origin of ecumenism →Frequently asked questions
What does ecumenism mean?
Ecumenism refers to doctrines and practices that aim to bring different religious groups or denominations together, especially through the ecumenical movement.
What field is ecumenism associated with?
Ecumenism sits within philosophy, covering doctrines and practices that encourage unity, most visibly through the ecumenical movement itself.
What is another word for ecumenism?
Ecumenicalism, ecumenicism and ecumenicity are used as synonyms.
