Synonyms for ecumenical

Synonyms for (adj) ecumenical

Synonyms: oecumenical, cosmopolitan, ecumenical, world-wide, worldwide, universal, general

Definition: of worldwide scope or applicability

Usage: an issue of cosmopolitan import; the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time- Christopher Morley; universal experience

Similar words: comprehensive

Definition: including all or everything

Usage: comprehensive coverage; a comprehensive history of the revolution; a comprehensive survey; a comprehensive education


Synonyms: oecumenic, oecumenical, ecumenic, ecumenical

Definition: concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions

Usage: ecumenical thinking; ecumenical activities; the ecumenical movement

Similar words: nonsectarian, unsectarian

Definition: not restricted to one sect or school or party

Usage: religious training in a nonsectarian atmosphere; nonsectarian colleges; a wide and unsectarian interest in religion- Bertrand Russell


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