denominational

[ dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a denomination or denominations.
2. founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect:

   denominational schools.

3. limited, conditioned, originating in, or influenced by the beliefs, attitudes, or interests of a religious sect, political party, etc.:

   denominational prejudice.

Other Words From

• de·nomi·nation·al·ly adverb
• nonde·nomi·nation·al adjective
• nonde·nomi·nation·al·ly adverb
• transde·nomi·nation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of denominational¹

First recorded in 1830–40; denomination + -al ¹

Example Sentences

A multi-denominational anti-gun violence group is going to the source: the manufacturers, to change their practices.

From The Daily Beast

In most denominations, that rise has resulted in majority support even when the denominational hierarchy disagrees.

From The Daily Beast

This exercise in compromise could serve as a model for dealing with Israeli inter-denominational politics more broadly.

From The Daily Beast

But Republican cultural conservatism isn't non-denominational.

From The Daily Beast

Such experiences as that winter at Assiyut show how entirely denominational differences are forgotten on the mission field.

From Project Gutenberg

Many of our denominational colleges are parsimoniously sustained.

From Project Gutenberg

In these days of get-together movements denominational leaders should think clearly with reference to "federated" churches.

From Project Gutenberg

Denominational colleges should especially be spoken of, and the little colleges of the West and South.

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An unseen hand guides her to a chapel, which she would have disdained to enter had she known its denominational character.

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Related Words

• biased
• one-sided
• sectarian
• sympathetic
• unjust