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denominational

adj.
C1 Advanced US //dɪˌnɔməˈneɪʃənəɫ// UK //dɪnˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃənəl// de·nom·i·na·tion·al

adj. relating to a specific religious group or church. You use this to describe things like schools, buildings, or organizations that belong to one particular church.

adj. relating to or characteristic of a specific religious denomination or church. Often used to describe educational institutions, charitable organizations, or social groups that are affiliated with a particular faith.


SIMPLE

The school is a private denominational institution.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is home to several denominational hospitals, each run by a different religious group.

COMPLEX

While the university maintains a secular reputation, its denominational roots are still evident in the architecture of its original chapel and the traditions of its founding faculty.

Origin

From denomination + -al.

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