ecumenical
adj.adj. describing efforts to bring different religious groups together or to include many different ideas in one place.
adj. relating to or seeking to promote unity among different Christian denominations or diverse religious traditions. In a secular context, it describes a broad or inclusive approach that welcomes many different perspectives.
The ecumenical meeting brought together leaders from many different churches.
The university prides itself on its ecumenical approach, welcoming students and faculty from all major religious backgrounds.
The ecumenical movement seeks to bridge centuries of doctrinal divides by focusing on shared social values and common goals for the global community.
From ecumenic + -al. By surface analysis, ecumene + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated May 18, 2026