Denominational
(adjective)
- Relating to a specific denomination of a religion.
- Relating to a particular religious sect or group within a larger religion.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from denominationalism (from denominational, from denomination (see denomination)) + -al.
Examples:
- The school was denominational and only taught the teachings of one specific sect of Christianity.
- The church was denominational, only accepting members of the same denomination.
- The organization was non-denominational and welcomed members of all religions.
- The university had a denominational affiliation and the students were expected to follow the teachings of that denomination.
- The conference was denominational and only invited speakers of the same religious denomination.