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Definition of Ecumenic
1. Adjective. Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions. "The ecumenical movement"
Similar to: Nonsectarian, Unsectarian
Derivative terms: Ecumenism, Ecumenism, Oecumenism
Definition of Ecumenic
1. a. General; universal; in ecclesiastical usage, that which concerns the whole church; as, an ecumenical council.
Definition of Ecumenic
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Definition of Ecumenic
1. universal [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ecumenic
Literary usage of Ecumenic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Residence at Constantinople: During a Period Including the Commencement by Robert Walsh (1836)
"... Appearance—Palace of Constantine—Ancient Christian Church—First (ecumenic
Council—Subjects discussed—Second Council—Restoration of Image-worship—Recent ..."
2. The History of Christianity from the Birth of Christ to the Abolition of by Henry Hart Milman (1867)
"The first of Constantinople was the second (ecumenic council (AD 381). ...
The two other (ecumenic councils are beyond the bounds of the present history. ..."
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