# denominational

/dɪˌnɔməˈneɪʃənəɫ/ (US) · /dɪnˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃənəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/denominational
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

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

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