Irenics
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The branch of theology concerned with promoting peaceful relations and reconciliation between different Christian denominations or religious groups.
“The professor specialised in irenics, seeking common ground between Protestant and Catholic traditions.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
i·ren·ics
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Synonyms
peacemakingecumenism
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Starts with 'iren', contains common letters I, R, E, N, C, S
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C (3 pts) is the best tile, a scholarly word rarely seen on the Scrabble board
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