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单词 oecumene
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Definition of oecumene in English:

oecumene

(also oikoumene, ecumene, oikumene)
noun iːˈkjuːməni
  • The inhabited or civilized world, specifically that known to the ancient Greeks. Also (in extended use): the inhabited or developed world (or part of it) as known to or embraced by a later civilization.

Origin

Early 20th century. From post-classical Latin oecumene (also ecumene) the inhabited earth, the whole world or its etymon ancient Greek οἰκουμένη, probably partly after German Ökumene, †Oekumene and French oecuménée, oecoumène.

 
 

Definition of oecumene in US English:

oecumene

(also oikoumene, ecumene, oikumene)
nouniːˈkjuːməni
  • The inhabited or civilized world, specifically that known to the ancient Greeks. Also (in extended use): the inhabited or developed world (or part of it) as known to or embraced by a later civilization.

Origin

Early 20th century. From post-classical Latin oecumene (also ecumene) the inhabited earth, the whole world or its etymon ancient Greek οἰκουμένη, probably partly after German Ökumene, † Oekumene and French oecuménée, oecoumène.

 
 
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