denomination
noun
a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect.
denominations
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pluralof denomination.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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City Councilmembers Imelda Padilla and Heather Hutt also contributed, though in smaller denominations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
He said Mass at our reunion, and classmates of all denominations attended and were inspired by his homily.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Of those 31 categories, 22 are variations of Christianity, most major Protestant denominations.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Runners-up win smaller denominations of cash and prize packages.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
On Sundays, blacks had the choice of more than a dozen churches of various Christian denominations.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
