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    ECUMENICAL

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     I. (adjective) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Of worldwide scope or applicabilityplay

    Example:

    universal experience

    Synonyms:

    cosmopolitan; ecumenical; general; oecumenical; universal; world-wide; worldwide

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    comprehensive (including all or everything)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religionsplay

    Example:

    the ecumenical movement

    Synonyms:

    ecumenic; ecumenical; oecumenic; oecumenical

    Classified under:

    Adjectives

    Similar:

    nonsectarian; unsectarian (not restricted to one sect or school or party)

    Derivation:

    ecumenism ((Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity)

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