Definition

A person who supports or promotes the unity and cooperation among different Christian denominations.

Example

As an ecumenicist, she worked tirelessly to bring together various churches for joint services and community projects.

Conversation

Have you ever met an ecumenicist at church events?

Not really, but I've heard they promote unity among different Christian denominations.

Yeah, I think having an ecumenicist perspective can really help in bridging gaps.

Absolutely! It’s important for fostering understanding and collaboration.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ecumenicist → It is formed from "oikoumenē" (Greek, meaning the inhabited world) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with). An ecumenicist is a person who is concerned with promoting unity among different Christian denominations and, by extension, among all religions.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is focused on the 'inhabited world' ('oikoumenē') and works towards unity among various faiths — that's what an ecumenicist does.

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