Ecumenically: meaning, definitions and examples

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ecumenically

 

[ ˌekjʊˈmɛnɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

religious context

Ecumenically refers to actions or approaches that promote unity among different Christian churches or denominations. It emphasizes cooperation and understanding across various faiths and traditions, seeking common ground and shared beliefs.

Synonyms

ecumenistially, interdenominationally, religiously inclusive

Examples of usage

  • The ecumenically organized event attracted participants from multiple faiths.
  • They worked ecumenically to address social justice issues in their community.
  • The conference focused on ecumenically relevant topics for religious leaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "ecumenically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ecuménico

🇮🇳 सार्वभौमिक

🇩🇪 ökumenisch

🇮🇩 ekumenis

🇺🇦 екуменічний

🇵🇱 ekumeniczny

🇯🇵 エキュメニカル

🇫🇷 œcuménique

🇪🇸 ecuménico

🇹🇷 ekümenik

🇰🇷 에큐메니컬

🇸🇦 مسكوني

🇨🇿 ekumenický

🇸🇰 ekumenický

🇨🇳 普世的

🇸🇮 ekumenski

🇮🇸 eckumenísk

🇰🇿 экуменикалық

🇬🇪 ეკუმენური

🇦🇿 ekumenik

🇲🇽 ecuménico

Etymology

The word 'ecumenically' is derived from the Greek word 'oikoumene', which means 'the inhabited world'. Historically, it has been linked to the Ecumenical Movement, a movement aimed at promoting unity among Christian denominations that began in the early 20th century. The ideas surrounding ecumenism have evolved, highlighting inclusivity and cooperation not just among Christian churches, but extending to other faiths as well. The term encompasses a broad range of dialogues and activities aimed at overcoming doctrinal differences while fostering communal relationships. This inclusiveness reflects a growing recognition of the importance of interfaith engagement in addressing global challenges.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,500, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.