non-denominational
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for non-denominational, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Not tied to any one branch or denomination of a religion, and open to people of different traditions.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use non-denominational
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
non-denominational church
non-denominational service
non-denominational school
non-denominational prayer
Neutral. British writing usually hyphenates it; American writing often writes nondenominational as one word.
Etymology
From non-, 'not', plus denomination, from Latin denominare, 'to name'.
Full origin of non-denominational →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between non-denominational and secular?
Non-denominational is still religious; it simply refuses to belong to one particular denomination. Secular means not religious at all, so a secular ceremony involves no worship of any kind.
What is the difference between non-denominational and interdenominational?
Interdenominational means several named denominations are cooperating. Non-denominational means the church or event does not identify with any denomination in the first place.
Is a non-denominational church Christian?
In most English-speaking countries yes: the term usually describes a Christian church that stands outside Baptist, Methodist, Anglican and similar structures while still holding Christian beliefs.
