denominational
[ dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl ]
adjective
of or relating to a denomination or denominations.
founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect: denominational schools.
limited, conditioned, originating in, or influenced by the beliefs, attitudes, or interests of a religious sect, political party, etc.: denominational prejudice.
Origin of denominational
1First recorded in 1830–40; denomination + -al1
Other words from denominational
- 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
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