denominational

[ dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl ]

adjective

of or relating to a denomination or denominations.
founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect: denominational schools.

limited, conditioned, originating in, or influenced by the beliefs, attitudes, or interests of a religious sect, political party, etc.: denominational prejudice.

Origin of denominational

First recorded in 1830–40; denomination + -al¹

A multi-denominational anti-gun violence group is going to the source: the manufacturers, to change their practices.
Can God Beat the NRA? | Dean Obeidallah | November 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
In most denominations, that rise has resulted in majority support even when the denominational hierarchy disagrees.
Religious Conservatives Are the New Minority, But They’re Not Victims | Gene Robinson | March 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
This exercise in compromise could serve as a model for dealing with Israeli inter-denominational politics more broadly.
Top 5 Reasons To Accept Sharansky’s Western Wall Compromise | Sigal Samuel | April 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
But Republican cultural conservatism isn't non-denominational.
Tomorrow You Can Vote Early in the Israeli Election | Gershom Gorenberg | November 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Such experiences as that winter at Assiyut show how entirely denominational differences are forgotten on the mission field.
Silver Chimes in Syria | W. S. Nelson

Many of our denominational colleges are parsimoniously sustained.
Colleges in America | John Marshall Barker
In these days of get-together movements denominational leaders should think clearly with reference to "federated" churches.
Church Cooperation in Community Life | Paul L. Vogt
denominational colleges should especially be spoken of, and the little colleges of the West and South.
The Complete Club Book for Women | Caroline French Benton
An unseen hand guides her to a chapel, which she would have disdained to enter had she known its denominational character.
The Sheepfold and the Common, Vol. II (of 2) | Timothy East

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