ecumenical

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore E words

promoting unity among differing groups, especially religious ones; universal in scope

In a sentence

Ecumenical in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing ecumenical in a sentence.

The council took an ecumenical approach, inviting leaders from every denomination.

Synonyms

universalinclusiveall-embracing

Antonyms

sectarianparochialdivisive

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Ecumenical (adjective) means promoting unity among differing groups, especially religious ones; universal in scope

Here is ecumenical used in an example sentence: "The council took an ecumenical approach, inviting leaders from every denomination."

Common synonyms for ecumenical include universal, inclusive, all-embracing.

Antonyms of ecumenical include sectarian, parochial, divisive.

Ecumenical is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.