interdenominational

[ in-ter-di-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. occurring between, involving, or common to different religious denominations.

Other Word Forms

• inter·de·nomi·nation·al·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interdenominational¹

First recorded in 1890–95; inter- + denominational

Example Sentences

Fuller Theological Seminary, the largest interdenominational seminary in the United States, has chosen as its new president David Emmanuel Goatley, who will become the first Black person to hold the office.

From Washington Post

“But we became much more of a national presence and even interdenominational in some ways during the pandemic, as a result of the pandemic,” he added.

From Washington Times

There were also members of unaffiliated clubs, like the Christian Motorcyclists Association, interdenominational evangelizers among the biker community.

From New York Times

A quiet, interdenominational “prayerful protest at Planned Parenthood” is planned for Thursday at one of the organization’s centers, however — conducted by Fr.

From Washington Times

Beginning in the early 1950s, Rev. Cary served as a minister at a Presbyterian church in Youngstown, Ohio, and then at an interdenominational congregation in a housing project in Brooklyn.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• blended
• different
• diverse
• varied