Meaning of ECUMENISM

Pronunciation:			'ekyûmu`nizum
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the doctrine of the ecumenical movement promoting cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations; aimed at universal Christian unity
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	Synonyms:		ecumenicalism, ecumenicism
	See Also:		doctrine, ism, philosophy, school of thought
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