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denomination

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/ · UK /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

Forms: denominations

denomination means: A group within a religion whose members share particular beliefs and practices.

noun

RELIGIOUS GROUPC1

A group within a religion whose members share particular beliefs and practices.

  • Which denomination does she belong to?
  • Several Christian denominations share this church building.
  • The school welcomes children from every religious denomination.

Similar words: religious group

Common phrases: religious denomination, Christian denomination, different denomination

UNIT VALUEC1

A particular value of a coin, banknote, or other unit in a set.

  • What denomination are these notes?
  • The machine accepts coins of several denominations.
  • I asked the bank for cash in smaller denominations.

Similar words: face value

Common phrases: small denomination, large denomination, different denomination

NAMINGC2

The act of giving a name or identifying title to something.

  • The denomination of the species followed its discovery.
  • Official denomination gave the district its present name.
  • The report discusses the denomination of newly identified minerals.

Similar words: naming, designation

Common phrases: denomination of something, official denomination

Questions about denomination

What does denomination mean?

A group within a religion whose members share particular beliefs and practices.

What is denomination in other languages?

Türkçe: mezhep · Español: confesión · Français: confession · Deutsch: Konfession · Italiano: confessione · 日本語: 宗派

How do you pronounce denomination?

In American English /dɪˌnɑməˈneɪʃən/; in British English /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/.

How do you use denomination in a sentence?

Which denomination does she belong to? Several Christian denominations share this church building.

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