dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/ecu_MW.json
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{
"ecu":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a money of account based on the currency units of members of the European Union from 1979 up to the introduction of the euro in 1999":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cc\u0113-(\u02cc)s\u0113-\u02c8y\u00fc",
"\u0101-\u02c8k\u1d6b",
"\u02c8\u0101-\u02ccky\u00fc"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Middle French, literally, shield, from Old French escu , from Latin scutum ; from the device of a shield on the coin \u2014 more at esquire":"Noun",
"E uropean C urrency U nit (influenced by French \u00e9cu ecu)":"Noun"
},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1593, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
"1970, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-192656"
},
"Ecua":{
"type":[
"abbreviation"
],
"definitions":{
"Ecuador":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-052550"
},
"Ecuador":{
"type":[
"adjective or noun",
"geographical name"
],
"definitions":{
"country of western South America bordering on the Pacific and crossed by the Equator; a republic with its capital at Quito area 109,484 square miles (283,561 square kilometers), population 16,499,000":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cce-kw\u00e4-\u02c8t\u035fh\u022fr",
"\u02c8e-kw\u0259-\u02ccd\u022fr"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-095543"
},
"ecumenical patriarch":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the patriarch of Constantinople as the dignitary given first honor in the Eastern Orthodox Church":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In 2019, Bartholomew declared the OCU fully independent, claiming that the ecumenical patriarch has the power to unilaterally grant autocephaly. \u2014 Grayson Quay, The Week , 29 May 2022",
"So Moscow has been at loggerheads for centuries with the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople, always the spiritual leader of the church. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
"The historic center of Orthodoxy is Constantinople\u2014present-day Istanbul\u2014and the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople is recognized by other patriarchs (there are nine in all) as primus inter pares, or first among equals. \u2014 Paul Elie, The New Yorker , 21 Apr. 2022",
"But, the testy relations between Kirill and the current ecumenical patriarch , Bartholomew, burst into the open over the war. \u2014 New York Times , 18 Apr. 2022",
"Against Russian opposition, the ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople, to which Ukraine had been loyal until 1686, recognized the Ukrainian church. \u2014 Jason Horowitz, BostonGlobe.com , 4 July 2019"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1862, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-220347"
},
"ecuelle":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a 2-handled bowl used for soup":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u0101\u02c8kwel"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"French \u00e9cuelle , from (assumed) Vulgar Latin sc\u016btella drinking bowl, alteration of Latin sc\u016dtella":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220715-093410"
},
"ecumene":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the permanently inhabited portion of the earth as distinguished from the uninhabited or temporarily inhabited area":[
"but that the southern limit of the ecumene should be pushed southward, to about latitude 68\u00b0 S, in Graham Land",
"\u2014 Geography Review"
],
": the nuclear area or center of maximum activity of a state having the densest population and the closest network of transportation routes":[
"Russia's ecumene is on the same grand scale as that of the U.S.",
"\u2014 Derwent Whittlesey"
],
": a nuclear area of high culture to which neighboring regions stand in a relation of cultural backwardness or dependence : civilization":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8eky\u0259\u02ccm\u0113n",
"e\u02c8ky\u00fcm\u0259(\u02cc)n\u0113"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Greek oikoumen\u0113 , from feminine of oikoumenos inhabited, present participle middle of oikein to inhabit, from oikos house, habitation":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-012730"
},
"ecumenical patriarchate":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the office of the ecumenical patriarch":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-053855"
},
"ecumenicism":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": ecumenism":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-ky\u00fc-",
"\u02cce-ky\u0259-\u02c8me-n\u0259-\u02ccsi-z\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"The song-as-playlist reaches far and wide, with an admirable ecumenicism \u2014the Eagles are there, and Fleetwood Mac, and Stan Getz, and Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers, John Lee Hooker, the Animals, and the Who. \u2014 Kevin Dettmar, The New Yorker , 28 Mar. 2020"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1961, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-070435"
},
"ecumenicity":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": the quality or state of being drawn close to others through ecumenism":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02cce-ky\u0259-m\u0259-\u02c8ni-s\u0259-t\u0113",
"-me-",
"-ky\u00fc-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1840, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-113852"
},
"ecumenicalism":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": ecumenism":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-ky\u00fc-",
"\u02cce-ky\u0259-\u02c8me-ni-k\u0259-\u02ccli-z\u0259m"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"In 1995, this ecumenicalism brought him in conflict with the puritanical Hindutva movement and ultimately drove him into self-exile\u2014issues that are thoroughly discussed in the catalog of the exhibition. \u2014 Michael Fitzgerald, WSJ , 20 Sep. 2018",
"In a sense Mr. Amram is the perfect avatar of the club\u2019s offbeat ecumenicalism . \u2014 Giovanni Russonello, New York Times , 5 July 2017"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1888, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-154448"
},
"ecumenical":{
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb"
],
"definitions":{
": of, relating to, or representing the whole of a body of churches":[],
": promoting or tending toward worldwide Christian unity or cooperation":[],
": worldwide or general in extent, influence, or application":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-ky\u00fc-",
"\u02cce-ky\u0259-\u02c8me-ni-k\u0259l"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Perhaps the readers best served by this book are the ecumenical music lovers who enjoy music through the centuries but who may be missing the context for their listening. \u2014 Martha Anne Toll, Washington Post , 17 June 2022",
"Francis had been due to visit South Sudan with the Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the Church of Scotland to make a joint, ecumenical appeal for peace. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, ajc , 10 June 2022",
"The inferno is likely to strain ecumenical relations between Ukraine and Russia even further. \u2014 Fox News , 4 June 2022",
"The United Christian Forum, an ecumenical organization based in Delhi, reported a tally of more than 500 violent incidents\u2014an 80 percent increase over the previous year. \u2014 Yasmeen Serhan, The Atlantic , 27 May 2022",
"Tony Gruben, pastor of Uvalde\u2019s Baptist Temple Church, led the ecumenical service of Lutherans, Presbyterians and other demoninations. \u2014 Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News , 26 May 2022",
"Explore the Dan Flavin light installation in Richmond Hall, then meditate at the Rothko Chapel\u2014an ecumenical religious space clad with enormous Rothko paintings. \u2014 Robin Soslow, Chron , 20 May 2022",
"Attendance became more ecumenical and demographically younger, with student leaders highlighted. \u2014 David Montgomery, Washington Post , 14 May 2022",
"The two men signed a joint statement that was hailed by the Holy See at the time as a breakthrough in ecumenical relations. \u2014 Nicole Winfield, ajc , 4 May 2022"
],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Late Latin oecumenicus , from Late Greek oikoumenikos , from Greek oikoumen\u0113 the inhabited world, from feminine of oikoumenos , present passive participle of oikein to inhabit, from oikos house \u2014 more at vicinity":""
},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1587, in the meaning defined at sense 2":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-175906"
},
"ecumenics":{
"type":[
"noun, plural in form but singular in construction"
],
"definitions":{
": the study of the nature, mission, problems, and strategy of the Christian church from the perspective of its ecumenical character":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"-ky\u00fc-",
"\u02cce-ky\u0259-\u02c8me-niks"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"circa 1945, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-184347"
},
"ecumenism":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": ecumenical principles and practices especially as shown among religious groups (such as Christian denominations)":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"also \u02c8e-ky\u0259-",
"e-\u02c8ky\u00fc-m\u0259-\u02ccni-z\u0259m",
"i-",
"or \u02cce-ky\u0259-\u02c8me-"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[
"Recent Examples on the Web",
"Four amicus briefs show a heart warming level of ecumenism . \u2014 Peter J Reilly, Forbes , 23 Jan. 2022",
"But not everyone shares Hochman\u2019s judicious assessment of National Review\u2019s ecumenism . \u2014 Sam Adler-bell, The New Republic , 3 Dec. 2021",
"His ecumenism brought a relief even to the celebrities whose looks were setting the trends. \u2014 Ron Kampeas, sun-sentinel.com , 28 Apr. 2021",
"Along with several hundred other ecumenical groups, People of Praise celebrated the 50th anniversary of ecumenism 's revival in the Catholic Church in Rome. \u2014 Nicholas Rowan, Washington Examiner , 30 Sep. 2020",
"Given all the troubles faced by Christian communities striving to preserve their religious heritage in the Middle East, the cradle of the Church, be grateful for the government\u2019s somewhat mercenary but frank and genuine ecumenism and goodwill. \u2014 Nr Editors, National Review , 20 Aug. 2020",
"This exhortation is awash in the pluralistic ecumenism that has dominated post-conciliar thinking. \u2014 John Hirschauer, National Review , 25 Feb. 2020",
"Progressive approaches to Catholic teaching that most German bishops have long advocated\u2014on ecumenism , moral teaching and decentralized church governance\u2014now enjoy the support of Pope Francis. \u2014 Francis X. Rocca, WSJ , 4 May 2018",
"Last month, the German bishops\u2019 leaders traveled to Rome to discuss the question with Archbishop Ladaria and other officials of the Vatican\u2019s offices for doctrine, ecumenism and church law. \u2014 Francis X. Rocca, WSJ , 4 June 2018"
],
"history_and_etymology":{},
"first_known_use":{
"1948, in the meaning defined above":""
},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-210443"
},
"ecumenic":{
"type":[
"adjective"
],
"definitions":{
": ecumenical":[]
},
"pronounciation":[],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"Late Latin oecumenicus , from Late Greek oikoumenikos , from Greek oikoumen\u0113 + -ikos -ic":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220711-210642"
},
"ecumenopolis":{
"type":[
"noun"
],
"definitions":{
": a single city encompassing the whole world that is held to be a possibility of the future":[]
},
"pronounciation":[
"e\u02ccky\u00fcm-",
"\u02cceky\u0259m\u0259\u0307\u02c8n\u00e4p\u0259l\u0259s"
],
"synonyms":[],
"antonyms":[],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"examples":[],
"history_and_etymology":{
"New Greek oikoumenopolis , from Greek oikoumen\u0113 world + -o- + -polis":""
},
"first_known_use":{},
"time_of_retrieval":"20220712-114714"
}
}