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ecumenical

/ɪˈkyuːmɪnɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does ecumenical mean?

adjective

Relating to or involving the whole Christian Church, or all Christian churches; relating to or involving a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect among different Christian denominations.

Example

"The ecumenical council brought together representatives from various Christian denominations to discuss their differences and find common ground."

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