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

Related formsde·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, adjective

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Examples from the Web for denominational

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|DAILY BEAST
You can imagine how the physical department of a denominational college would investigate spirit phenomena!
The Shadow World|Hamlin Garland
The State and denominational colleges have a common intellectual aim.
Colleges in America|John Marshall Barker
This Act gave the Trustee Boards of towns and cities full power to determine the number of, and regulate, denominational schools.
Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada|J. Harold Putnam

These courses are of the same type as those found in the private institutions, except for the denominational features.
The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920|Various
In the Congregational and Presbyterian churches it is in accord with denominational usage to call clergymen ministers.
The Style Book of The Detroit News|The Detroit News