(Christianity) the doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity
a movement promoting union between religions (especially between Christian churches)
the branch of quantum physics that accounts for matter at the atomic level; an extension of statistical mechanics based on quantum theory (especially the Pauli exclusion principle)
some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police"
an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"
several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints)
go on a campaign; go off to war
run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; "Who's running for treasurer this year?"