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   denomination

   /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church: "the Presbyterian community is the second largest denomination in the country" Similar religious groupsectChurchcultmovementfaith communitybodypersuasionreligious persuasioncommunionorderfraternitybrotherhoodsisterhoodschoolfaithcreedbeliefreligious beliefreligionrare:sodality
   • ▪ a branch of any religion: "Orthodox Jewish denominations"
   • 2. the face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp: "high-denomination banknotes" Similar valueunitgradesizemeasure
   • ▪ the rank of a playing card within a suit, or of a suit relative to others: "two cards of the same denomination"
   • 3. a name or designation. formal Similar nametitletermdesignationepithetlabeltagstylesobriquetnicknamebynameinformal:handlemonikerformal:appellationcognomenrare:allonymanonymappellative
   • ▪ the action of naming or classifying something: "the denomination of a consideration as relevant or irrelevant"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in denomination (sense 3)): from Latin denominatio(n-), from the verb denominare (see denominate). denomination (sense 1) dates from the mid 17th century.

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   DENOMINATION definition: 1. a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same…. Learn more.

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   How to use denomination in a sentence. an act of denominating; a value or size of a series of values or sizes; especially : the value of a particular coin or bill… See the full definition

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   A denomination is a way of classifying things — it names the type or value of something. Denomination often refers to money. ... Definitions of denomination. noun. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others. synonyms: ...

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   Denomination definition: a religious group, usually including many local churches, often larger than a sect. See examples of DENOMINATION used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDENOMINATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization 2. a grade or.... Click for more definitions.

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   Define denomination. denomination synonyms, denomination pronunciation, denomination translation, English dictionary definition of denomination. n. 1. A large group of religious congregations united under a common faith and name, usually organized under a single administrative and legal hierarchy.

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   DENOMINATION definition: 1. a religious group that has slightly different beliefs from other groups that share the same…. Learn more.

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    Definition of denomination noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    DENOMINATION meaning: 1 : a religious group; 2 : the value that a particular coin or bill has