denominational

• Zu einer bestimmten religiösen Konfession oder Denomination gehörend; die Zugehörigkeit zu einer Glaubensgemeinschaft betreffend.

Relating to a particular religious denomination or sect.

1. Religious group affiliationC1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a particular religious denomination or sect.

   konfessionell

   • The school has a denominational affiliation with the Catholic Church.
   • Denominational differences can sometimes lead to theological debates.
   • They attended a denominational college that emphasized their faith.

   Synonymechurchconfessionalecclesiasticalreligioussectarian

   Antonymeecumenicalnondenominationalundenominational

2. Monetary or stamp valueC1formal

   Relating to the face value or specific denomination of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp.

   Nennwert

   • The collector sorted stamps by their denominational value.
   • Denominational changes in currency can affect the economy.
   • Each coin has a distinct denominational marking.

   Synonymenominal

3. Sectarian adherenceC2formal

   Adhering or confined to a particular sect or denomination, often implying exclusivity.

   Konfessionell

   • The organization has a denominational approach to its membership.
   • Denominational schools often require adherence to specific doctrines.
   • His views were strictly denominational, leaving little room for ecumenism.

   Synonymeexclusivenarrowparochialpartisansectarian

   Antonymeecumenicalnonsectarianundenominational