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Denominational

Verb / dɪˌnɔ:mʌˈneɪʃʌnʌl / Another word for denominational — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Denominational refers to a specific religious group or sect.

Synonyms & similar words

sectarian religious denominative divisional partisan doctrinal dogmatic theological creedal faith-based sectarianism denomination churchly ecclesiastical orthodox heterodox nonconformist nonorthodox unorthodox dissenting

Example sentences

  1. The family only attends a denominational church on Sundays.
  2. The school was affiliated with a specific denominational group.
  3. The couple had different denominational backgrounds, but respected each other's beliefs.
  4. The denominational differences led to a heated debate among the religious leaders.
  5. The denominational leaders met to discuss the upcoming religious holiday.

Quotes

  • "I believe in an America where religious intolerance will someday end... where every man has the same right to attend or not attend the church of his choice." - John F. Kennedy
  • "There are two types of people in this world: those who divide people into two types, and those who don't." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

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