ecumenical
adjective/ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #13,019 most common English word
Meaning
representing or promoting unity among different Christian churches or, more broadly, among world religions.
Example sentence
The conference brought together religious leaders from around the world in ecumenical dialogue.
Synonyms & related words
- interfaith
- universal
- inclusive
- unifying
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