A particular denomination is a particular religious group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith.
The use of incense and candles varies greatly from denomination to denomination.
Synonyms: religious group, belief, sect, persuasion More Synonyms of denomination
2. countable noun
The denomination of a banknote or coin is its official value.
...a pile of bank notes, mostly in small denominations.
Synonyms: unit, value, size, grade More Synonyms of denomination
More Synonyms of denomination
denomination in British English
(dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən)
noun
1.
a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization
2.
a grade or unit in a series of designations of value, weight, measure, etc
coins of this denomination are being withdrawn
3.
a name given to a class or group; classification
4.
the act of giving a name
5.
a name; designation
Derived forms
denominational (deˌnomiˈnational)
adjective
denominationally (deˌnomiˈnationally)
adverb
Word origin
C15: from Latin dēnōminātiō a calling by name; see denominate
denomination in American English
(diˌnɑməˈneɪʃən; dɪˌnɑməˈneɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of denominating
2.
a name; esp., the name of a class of things
3.
a class or kind (esp. of units in a system) having a specific name or value
coins or stamps of different denominations
4.
a particular religious body, with a specific name, organization, etc.
Word origin
ME denominacioun < OFr < L denominatio: see denominate
Examples of 'denomination' in a sentence
denomination
The deal could be played in three different denominations.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was used by many different denominations.
Davey, Ray Rev. & Cole, John A Channel of Peace (1993)
It would be up to individual religious denominations to decide whether to offer civil partnership ceremonies.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Another very important experience for me was the opportunity to meet so many chaplains and leaders from different denominations.
Davey, Ray Rev. & Cole, John A Channel of Peace (1993)
Others with different religious views and commitments to different churches or denominations are equally qualified participants in the political process.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
When all the coins were sorted into the different denominations we found that we had a whole number of pounds in each denomination.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are 82 notes of different denominations plus a reward chart.
The Sun (2013)
Throughout its long history there have been lots of silver coins and denominations, adoption of the gold standard and numerous attempts at monetary union.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
No individual is completely possessed by one or the other, nor does any denomination or group have a monopoly on one or the other.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
Most American Protestant denominations occupy the same position.
Christianity Today (2000)
Protestant denominations, on the other hand, either do not have this imagery or do not put so much emphasis on it.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
It had clear plastic slots into which I put different denominations of coins, and watched the towers grow.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
A detailed empirical study of changes in American religious affiliation; looks at trends in the major religious denominations and sects.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
In other languages
denomination
British English: denomination NOUN
A particular denomination is a particular religious group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith.
Acceptance of women preachers varies greatly from denomination to denomination.
American English: denomination
Brazilian Portuguese: denominação
Chinese: 教派
European Spanish: confesión
French: confession
German: Konfession
Italian: denominazione
Japanese: 宗派
Korean: 교파
European Portuguese: denominação
Latin American Spanish: confesión
Chinese translation of 'denomination'
denomination
(dɪnɔmɪˈneɪʃən)
n(c)
(religious) 宗派 (zōngpài) (种(種), zhǒng)
[of money]货(貨)币(幣)单(單)位 (huòbì dānwèi)
1 (noun)
Definition
a group which has slightly different beliefs from other groups within the same faith
Acceptance of women preachers varies from one denomination to another.
Synonyms
religious group
belief
He refuses to compete on Sundays because of his religious beliefs.
sect
Do you belong to some religious sect?
persuasion
people who are of a different political persuasion
creed
The centre is open to all, no matter what race or creed.
school
He was never a member of any school.
hauhau (New Zealand)
2 (noun)
Definition
a unit in a system of weights, values, or measures
a pile of bank notes, mostly in small denominations
Synonyms
unit
value
size
grade
3 (noun)
Definition
a name given to a class or group
Synonyms
name
I don't even know if Sullivan is his real name.
term
What's the medical term for a heart attack?
style
title
She has been awarded the title Professor.
label
designation
Level 4 alert is a designation reserved for very serious incidents.
appellation (formal)
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
4 (noun)
Definition
a name given to a class or group
Synonyms
classification
several different classifications of vehicles
group
The recipes are divided into groups according to their main ingredients.
body
the police representative body
class
a new class of personal computer
category
The entries were organised into six different categories.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appellation
Definition
a name or title
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
Synonyms
name,
term,
style,
title,
address,
description,
designation,
epithet,
sobriquet
in the sense of belief
Definition
a principle, etc., accepted as true, often without proof
He refuses to compete on Sundays because of his religious beliefs.