ecumenical movement

/ˌˈɛkjəˌmɛnəkəl ˌmuvmənt/
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Definitions of ecumenical movement
  1. noun
    a movement aimed to promote understanding and cooperation among Christian churches; aimed ultimately at universal Christian unity
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    religious movement
    a movement intended to bring about religious reforms
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