"irenicism" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: irenicisms [plural]
Etymology: From irenic + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|irenic|ism}} irenic + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} irenicism (usually uncountable, plural irenicisms)
  1. (theology, chiefly Christianity) Behaviour or belief that tends to resolve disputes between denominations or religions; irenical theology; conciliation. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Christianity, Theology Synonyms: irenics Translations (Translations): irenismo [masculine] (Italian), irenismo [masculine] (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-irenicism-en-noun-wxBn4QGF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism Topics: Christianity, lifestyle, religion, theology

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