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General; universal; in ecclesiastical usage, that which concerns the whole church; as, an ecumenical council.

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  1. a. General; universal; in ecclesiastical usage, that which concerns the whole church; as, an ecumenical council.
  2. adj. concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
  3. adj. of worldwide scope or applicability
  4. General; universal; in ecclesiastical usage, that which concerns the whole church; as, an ecumenical council. [Written also .] Ecumenical Bishop, a title assumed by the popes. -- Ecumenical council. See under Council.
  5. j:100 s concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions s of worldwide scope or applicability