ecumenicalism

noun

ec·​u·​men·​i·​cal·​ism ˌe-kyə-ˈme-ni-kə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce ecumenicalism (audio)
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In 1995, this ecumenicalism brought him in conflict with the puritanical Hindutva movement and ultimately drove him into self-exile—issues that are thoroughly discussed in the catalog of the exhibition. Michael Fitzgerald, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2018

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1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ecumenicalism was in 1888

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“Ecumenicalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecumenicalism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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