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单词 irenics
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irenics

[ ahy-ren-iks, ahy-ree-niks ]
/ aɪˈrɛn ɪks, aɪˈri nɪks /
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noun (used with a singular verb)

the branch of theology dealing with the promotion of peace and conciliation among Christian churches.Compare polemics (def. 2).

Origin of irenics

First recorded in 1880–85; see origin at irenic, -ics

Words nearby irenics

Ireland, Ireland, Republic of, Irene, irenic, irenicon, irenics, Ireton, Ir gene, Irgun, Irian Barat, Irian Jaya
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British Dictionary definitions for irenics

irenics
/ (aɪˈriːnɪks, -ˈrɛn-) /

noun

(functioning as singular) that branch of theology that is concerned with unity between Christian sects and denominations
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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