nondenominational

adjective

non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al ˌnän-di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shnəl

-shə-nᵊl

Synonyms of nondenominational next

: not restricted to a denomination : not denominational

nondenominational churches/prayers

nondenominationalism

ˌnän-di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shə-nə-ˌli-zəm

noun

Examples of nondenominational in a Sentence

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Abundant Life Christian School was founded in 1978, according to the school's website, and the main building is located next door to City Church Madison, a Christian nondenominational church. —

David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024 The category 1 hurricane, which swept through Texas on July 8, damaged the nondenominational chapel’s ceiling, allowing water in and causing additional harm to several walls and four canvases. —

News Desk, Artforum, 17 Dec. 2024 Abundant Life is a nondenominational Christian school — prekindergarten through high school — with approximately 420 students in Madison, the state capital. —

Scott Bauer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024 The school is nondenominational and hosts about 390 students from kindergarten through high school. —

Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nondenominational

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nondenominational was in 1858

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“Nondenominational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondenominational. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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