oecumenical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or involving all churches; universal.

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Synonyms

universal , worldwide

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Variants

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ecumenical , oecumenical

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Etymology

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From Greek oikouménē, 'inhabited world'.

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Trivia

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1. The First Ecumenical Council, also known as the Council of Nicaea, was held in 325 AD and is considered the first effort to establish doctrinal unity within Christianity.

2. The term 'oecumenical' is also used in the context of sports, particularly in soccer, to refer to a competition or tournament involving teams from different countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ecumenism: The promotion of unity among Christian denominations and other religions.

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Culture

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The term 'oecumenical' has been used in various contexts, most notably in the context of religion. It is often used to refer to ecumenical councils, which are meetings of Christian bishops from different parts of the world, aimed at resolving doctrinal disputes and promoting unity within the Church.

How to Memorize "oecumenical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a world map with all the inhabited parts labeled as 'oecumenical'. Visualize the unity and interconnectedness of all the Christian denominations represented by this term.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term with the concept of unity and universality. Remember that it refers to all churches and the entire inhabited world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym OECUMENICAL to remember the meaning: 'O' for 'all', 'E' for 'ecclesiastical', 'C' for 'churches', 'U' for 'universal', 'M' for 'member', 'E' for 'every', and 'N' for 'nations'.

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