ecumenism

Definitions

The principle or policy of promoting unity among the world's Christian churches.

A movement or tendency toward worldwide religious unity or cooperation.

Examples

The conference focused on promoting ecumenism to bridge the divide between different Christian denominations.

His lifelong commitment to ecumenism helped foster a spirit of cooperation among the city's diverse religious leaders.

Synonyms

interfaith cooperation religious unity interdenominationalism universalism reconciliation of churches

Antonyms

sectarianism religious division exclusivism denominationalism schism