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denominationalism
[ dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl-iz-uhm ]
noun
- denominational or sectarian spirit or policy; the tendency to divide into denominations or sects.
denominationalism
/ dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃənəˌlɪzəm /
noun
- adherence to particular principles, esp to the tenets of a religious denomination; sectarianism
- the tendency to divide or cause to divide into sects or denominations
- division into denominations
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Derived Forms
- deˌnomiˈnationalist, nounadjective
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Other Words From
- de·nomi·nation·al·ist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of denominationalism1
First recorded in 1850–55; denominational + -ism
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Example Sentences
The days of the old-time denominationalism are about played out.
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But the real religious leader who loves boys will not be balked by the pettiness and inability of denominationalism.
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At no time in his life did he plead for a sectarian denominationalism based on creed, or mere doctrinal platform.
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Nor did the idea of denominationalism ever enter the minds of the people.
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Why should such a one devote his power to mere denominationalism?
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