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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The Bank said its inclusion added variety to the series, made the denominations easier to distinguish, and gave an opportunity to celebrate the British coastline.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The leaders of different Christian denominations briefly closed the doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in 2018 in protest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
City Councilmembers Imelda Padilla and Heather Hutt also contributed, though in smaller denominations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Of those 31 categories, 22 are variations of Christianity, most major Protestant denominations.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026
Like many other evangelicals, some members attend churches that adhere to evangelical doctrine but that remain affiliated with mainline denominations.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
