ecumenical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or promoting interfaith cooperation and understanding.

  - "The ecumenical council brought together leaders from various Christian denominations."
  - "The ecumenical movement aims to promote dialogue and understanding between different religions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=185992"

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Synonyms

universal , worldwide

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Variants

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ecumenical , ecumenically , oecumenical , ecumenical patriarch , ecumenical patriarches

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Etymology

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From the Greek oikoumene, meaning 'inhabited world'. Ecumenical councils were early Christian conferences aimed at resolving doctrinal disputes and promoting unity within the church.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ecumenical' comes from the Greek word oikoumene, which means 'inhabited world'.

2. The First Ecumenical Council, held in 325 AD, was the first major attempt to establish a unified Christian doctrine and hierarchy.

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Related Concepts

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1. ecumenical councils: A series of councils in the early Christian church aimed at resolving doctrinal disputes and promoting unity. The most famous ecumenical councils include the First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and the Second Council of Constantinople (381 AD).

2. ecumenical movement: A modern movement aimed at promoting interfaith dialogue and cooperation between various Christian denominations and other religions. The movement has been particularly active since the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Culture

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The term 'ecumenical' has been used extensively in the context of interfaith dialogue and religious unity. It has been a significant concept in Christianity, particularly in the context of ecumenical councils and the ecumenical movement. The term has also been used in other religious and cultural contexts to promote interfaith understanding and cooperation.

How to Memorize "ecumenical"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a world map with various religious symbols representing different faiths coming together in unity and cooperation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'ecumenical' with the idea of bringing people together from different backgrounds and promoting understanding and cooperation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ECC' to remember the meaning of 'ecumenical' - 'E' for 'Ecumenical', 'C' for 'Cooperation', 'C' for 'Christian' (or 'Church')

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