denominational
[ dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl ]
/ dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nl /
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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.
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Origin of denominational
First recorded in 1830–40; denomination + -al1
OTHER WORDS FROM denominational
de·nom·i·na·tion·al·ly, adverbnon·de·nom·i·na·tion·al, adjectivenon·de·nom·i·na·tion·al·ly, adverbtrans·de·nom·i·na·tion·al, adjectiveWords nearby denominational
denom., denominal, denominate, denominate number, denomination, denominational, denominationalism, denominative, denominator, denotation, denotative
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