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ecumênico

[eh-koo-MEH-nee-koo]
adjectivemasculinepl: ecumênicos
ecumenical
1. Relating to or promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions
The ecumenical movement seeks to bring together Christians of different denominations.
O movimento ecumênico busca reunir cristãos de diferentes denominações.
2. Representing the whole Christian church or the whole world
An ecumenical council brings together bishops from around the world.
Um concílio ecumênico reúne bispos de todo o mundo.
3. Universal in scope or application
The conference promoted ecumenical dialogue and understanding.
A conferência promoveu diálogo e entendimento ecumênicos.
Synonyms
universalecuménicointerconfessional
Antonyms
sectáriodenominacionalexclusivista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ecumênico
standard usage in religious and academic contexts
Portugal
ecuménico
alternative spelling preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

diálogo ecumênico - ecumenical dialogue
espírito ecumênico - ecumenical spirit
conselho ecumênico - ecumenical council
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