Denomination

usgb/dɪˌnɑːmɪˈneɪʃn/
noun

A name for a specific class or type of something.

There are various denominations of the Christian church, such as Catholic and Protestant.
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Often appears as...

  • christian denomination
  • religious denomination

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Religious Associations

Denomination often refers to branches within a larger religion or belief system.

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Unitarian Universalism is a denomination that emphasizes freedom of belief.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Understanding various denominations can be crucial when interacting across different cultures.

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Before traveling, he researched the dominant denominations of the country.
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Inclusive Language

Use denomination to inclusively refer to subgroups without specifying one.

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Organizers welcomed people of all religious denominations to the interfaith dialogue.
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