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denomination
[ dih-nom-uh-ney-shuhn ]
noun
- a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect:
the Lutheran denomination.
- one of the grades or degrees in a series of designations of quantity, value, measure, weight, etc.:
He paid $500 in bills of small denomination.
- a name or designation, especially one for a class of things.
- a class or kind of persons or things distinguished by a specific name.
- the act of naming or designating a person or thing.
denomination
/ ɪˌɒɪˈԱɪʃə /
noun
- a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization
- a grade or unit in a series of designations of value, weight, measure, etc
coins of this denomination are being withdrawn
- a name given to a class or group; classification
- the act of giving a name
- a name; designation
Derived Forms
- ˌԴdzˈԲپDzԲ, adjective
- ˌԴdzˈԲپDzԲly, adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of denomination1
Word History and Origins
Origin of denomination1
Example Sentences
As the Italian capital woke up to a hazy morning, teenage pilgrims, nuns and priests of all denominations filed silently down the streets leading to the Vatican.
The issue of dignity for migrants was hugely important to him throughout his papacy, but so too was building bridges with other Christian denominations, other religions and those of no faith.
Other denominations, including Protestants and Orthodox Christians, do not recognise the Pope's authority.
They said Mr Abrego Garcia was wearing a "Chicago Bulls hat and a hoodie with rolls of money covering the eyes, ears and mouth of the presidents on the separate denominations".
The denomination is led by a pastor named Doug Wilson, whose work Hegseth has promoted in podcast appearances and his writings.
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