Ecumenic
Ecumenic , adjective
[Latin oecumenicus, Greek {not transcribed} (sc. {not transcribed}) the inhabited world, from {not transcribed} to inhabit, from o'i^kos house, dwelling. See Economy.]
General; universal; in ecclesiastical usage, that which concerns the whole church; as, an ecumenical council.
Collocations (2)
Ecumenical Bishop , a title assumed by the popes.
Ecumenical council , See under Council.
Also: Ecumenical