Interdenominational: meaning, definitions and examples
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interdenominational
[ ˌɪn.tər.dɪ.nɒ.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən.əl ]
religious interaction
Interdenominational refers to activities, organizations, or discussions that involve or relate to multiple Christian denominations. It emphasizes cooperation and unity among different branches of Christianity, often aiming to foster understanding and collaboration on common goals. This term is commonly used in contexts such as interdenominational services, conferences, or charitable efforts that bring together people from various faith backgrounds to work towards shared objectives in a spirit of fellowship.
Synonyms
ecumenical, interfaith, multidenominational.
Examples of usage
- The church held an interdenominational service to celebrate the holiday.
- They organized an interdenominational youth conference to promote unity.
- The charity focuses on interdenominational efforts to provide relief.
Translations
Translations of the word "interdenominational" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interdenominacional
🇮🇳 अंतर-धार्मिक
🇩🇪 interkonfessionell
🇮🇩 interdenominasi
🇺🇦 міжконфесійний
🇵🇱 interdenominacyjny
🇯🇵 インターデノミネーショナル
🇫🇷 interdénominationnel
🇪🇸 interdenominacional
🇹🇷 mezhepler arası
🇰🇷 교파 간의
🇸🇦 بين الطوائف
🇨🇿 mezikonfesní
🇸🇰 medzikonfesijný
🇨🇳 跨宗派的
🇸🇮 medkonfesionalen
🇮🇸 millidómskirkjuleg
🇰🇿 конфессияаралық
🇬🇪 შუამდგომლო
🇦🇿 konfesiyalararası
🇲🇽 interdenominacional
Etymology
The term 'interdenominational' first appeared in the early 20th century as the ecumenical movement began to gain traction among various Christian denominations. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'denominatio', which means 'the naming or designation of a group', combined with the prefix 'inter-', meaning 'between' or 'among'. Over the years, the concept has evolved to include a broader scope of collaboration beyond traditional denominational lines, reflecting a growing desire among many Christians for unity in the face of social and spiritual challenges. The rise of interdenominational organizations during this period marked significant progress in the pursuit of communal goals, charity work, and joint worship experiences across different faith traditions.