denominational

denominational Definition

de·nomi·na·tional (--nā′s̸hən əl)

adjective

of, sponsored by, or under the control of a religious denomination; sectarian

denominational Related Forms

de·nom′i·na′·tion·ally adverb

denominational Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

affiliation: Care for all unconditionally We are here to care for you whatever your religious beliefs, denominational affiliation, or ideological positions.
boundary: The ability to cross geographical and denominational boundaries makes it a difficult area for the lone scholar.
school: The majority of denominational state schools in Scotland are Roman Catholic.
background: We've seen more than 600 students from a variety of denominational backgrounds - about 60 % would be Anglican.
barrier: He did not believe that denominational barriers should separate those who had a true faith in common.
label: At Sea of Faith Conferences denominational labels or the lack of them do not matter at all.

Modifying Another Word

thoroughly: These people were, and are, thoroughly denominational.
particularly: Since the early 1980s, many private schools - particularly denominational schools - have integrated with the state system.

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