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denominational Definition

de·nomi·na·tional (--nās̸hən 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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