adj
ecumenical
Ecumenical (adj) means pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.
adj
1
Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.
2
General; universal; catholic; worldwide.
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Etymology
From ecumenic + -al. By surface analysis, ecumene + -ical.
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What is the meaning of ecumenical?
"ecumenical" (adj) means pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious.
What are the different meanings of ecumenical?
"ecumenical" has 2 main meanings: 1. Pertaining to the universal Church, representing the entire Christian world; interdenominational; sometimes by extension, interreligious; 2. General; universal; catholic; worldwide.