uniatism

/ˌuːnaɪˈætɪzəm, ˌjuː-/

Definitions

1. noun

a policy of reconciliation between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church, especially by the adoption of the Catholic faith by the Eastern churches.

“The controversy over uniatism led to a rift between the Catholic and Orthodox communities.”

Synonyms

  • uniate
  • unification

Antonyms

  • schism
  • separation