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denominational

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de⋅nom⋅i⋅na⋅tion⋅al

  [di-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl]
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining 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.
Origin:
1830–40; denomination + -al 1

Related forms:
de⋅nom⋅i⋅na⋅tion⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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de·nom·i·na·tion   (dĭ-nŏm'ə-nā'shən)   
n.  

  1. A large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name and organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy.

  2. One of a series of kinds, values, or sizes, as in a system of currency or weights: Cash registers have compartments for bills of different denominations. The stamps come in 25¢ and 45¢ denominations.

  3. A name or designation, especially for a class or group.

de·nom'i·na'tion·al adj., de·nom'i·na'tion·al·ly adv.
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