denomination
3 synonyms for denomination, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A specific religious group or branch within a broader faith.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use denomination
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
religious denomination
small denominations
bill denomination
Etymology
From Old French denominacion, from Latin dēnōminātiō, related to the verb denominate, "to give a name to."
Full origin of denomination →Frequently asked questions
What does “denomination” mean?
The word “denomination” means a specific religious group or branch within a broader faith. In plain terms, either a branch of a religion, or the specific value of a coin or banknote.
How do you pronounce “denomination”?
“Denomination” is pronounced dih-no-mih-NAY-shuhn (/dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “denomination” in a sentence?
Here is “denomination” used in a sentence: “Baptists and Methodists are both Christian denominations.”
What part of speech is “denomination”?
“Denomination” is a noun.
Where does the word “denomination” come from?
The word “denomination” comes from Latin. From Old French denominacion, from Latin dēnōminātiō, related to the verb denominate, "to give a name to.".
Is “denomination” a common word?
“Denomination” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “denomination” have?
“Denomination” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a specific religious group or branch within a broader faith.
