nondenominational

adjective

non·​de·​nom·​i·​na·​tion·​al ˌnän-di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shnəl How to pronounce nondenominational (audio)
-shə-nᵊl
: not restricted to a denomination : not denominational
nondenominational churches/prayers

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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. Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024 Immanuel is a theologically Reformed, nondenominational church. Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 19 Aug. 2024 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 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 7 Jan. 2025.

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