denominationalism

American  

[dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl-iz-uhm] / dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm /

noun

1. denominational or sectarian spirit or policy; the tendency to divide into denominations or sects.

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denominationalism British  

/ dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. adherence to particular principles, esp to the tenets of a religious denomination; sectarianism

2. the tendency to divide or cause to divide into sects or denominations

3. division into denominations

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Other Word Forms

• denominationalist noun

Etymology

Origin of denominationalism

First recorded in 1850–55; denominational + -ism

Example Sentences

Even before Jan. 6, some sociologists said the fastest-growing group of American Christians are those associated with independent “prophets” who largely operate outside denominationalism.

From Seattle Times

The historically neat boundaries of denominationalism are fraying.

From New York Times

“Just as denominationalism doesn’t matter as much, evangelicalism doesn’t mean as much as it once did,” he said.

From Washington Post

John Wesley's name is far above mere denominationalism.

From Project Gutenberg

"But, Doctor, how can we get rid of denominationalism?" asked Dorothy.

From Project Gutenberg