Ecumenical

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Pronunciation: /ɪˌkjuːməˈnɪkəl/

Definitions of ecumenical

adjective pertaining to or promoting unity among different religions or denominations

Example Sentences

A1 The ecumenical event brought together people from different religious backgrounds.

A2 The ecumenical council aimed to promote unity among various Christian denominations.

B1 The ecumenical movement seeks to foster cooperation and understanding between different faith traditions.

B2 The ecumenical dialogue between leaders of different religions was productive and respectful.

C1 The ecumenical conference addressed complex theological issues with a spirit of inclusivity and collaboration.

C2 The ecumenical efforts of the organization have led to significant progress in interfaith relations.

Examples of ecumenical in a Sentence

formal The ecumenical council aimed to promote unity among different Christian denominations.

informal The ecumenical service at the church was attended by people from various backgrounds.

slang I heard they're hosting an ecumenical event next week, wanna check it out?

figurative His approach to politics was ecumenical, seeking to bring together diverse perspectives for the common good.

Grammatical Forms of ecumenical

past tense

ecumenized

plural

ecumenicals

comparative

more ecumenical

superlative

most ecumenical

present tense

ecumenizes

future tense

will ecumenize

perfect tense

has ecumenized

continuous tense

is ecumenizing

singular

ecumenical

positive degree

ecumenical

infinitive

to ecumenize

gerund

ecumenizing

participle

ecumenized

Origin and Evolution of ecumenical

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'ecumenical' originates from the Greek word 'oikoumenikos', meaning 'of the whole world' or 'universal'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the Christian Church and its efforts towards unity, the term 'ecumenical' has evolved to encompass broader notions of global cooperation and unity among different religious or cultural groups.