denominational
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a denomination or denominations.
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founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect.
denominational schools.
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limited, conditioned, originating in, or influenced by the beliefs, attitudes, or interests of a religious sect, political party, etc..
denominational prejudice.
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Etymology
Origin of denominational
First recorded in 1830–40; denomination + -al 1
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Presbyterians for the Kingdom, the most active denominational group, claims around 300 members, half of them active or prospective seminarians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Critics of the change say this risks flattening meaningful distinctions between religious identities, particularly for service members whose beliefs do not fall neatly into major denominational groupings.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
While most UMC congregations are remaining, many of the departing congregations are large, and denominational officials are bracing for significant budget cuts in 2024.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
It is part of a network of conservative evangelical churches and private schools in Nashville that is tight-knit, even across denominational lines.
From New York Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
The truth, of course, is that the ailment crosses denominational lines.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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