Synonyms for ecumenism
ˈɛk yʊ məˌnɪz əm, ɪˈkyu-; esp. Brit. ˈi kyʊ-ec·u·menism

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1. ecumenism, oecumenismnoun

   a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)

   Synonyms:
   ecumenicalism, ecumenicism, oecumenism

2. ecumenism, ecumenicism, ecumenicalismnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   ecumenicalism, ecumenicism, oecumenism

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1. Aaron David Miller:

   Someone clearly saw the Vatican, Israel and Saudi Arabia as a broad stage where the President could demonstrate a certain degree of unity and ecumenism and go to places where he could be guaranteed a high degree of symbolism when it came to his first presidential trip, the trip provides a dramatic stage on which to act out his presidential role.