denomination
noun
a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect.
denominations
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pluralof denomination.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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City Councilmembers Imelda Padilla and Heather Hutt also contributed, though in smaller denominations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
They don’t form a single organization but are unified by ideals shared across many denominations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Catholicism is now listed under a single designation under Christianity without similar distinctions of their denominations.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Runners-up win smaller denominations of cash and prize packages.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
At the other end of the spectrum, the Refined tended toward the more formalized ritual, setting up black churches within traditionally white denominations.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
