interdenominational

adjective

in·​ter·​de·​nom·​i·​na·​tion·​al ˌin-tər-di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce interdenominational (audio)
variants or less commonly inter-denominational
: occurring between or among or common to different religious denominations
an interdenominational prayer group
interdenominational cooperation

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Despite his success, Wilson left acting, sold his Bel-Air mansion and Rolls-Royce and became an interdenominational preacher in 1983. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026 Every Sunday at 11:30 AM (4 PM during the Great Smoky Mountain Christmas season), inside the clapboard walls of the chapel, chaplain Joey Buck hosts an interdenominational service for anyone who wishes to attend. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 The chapel that eventually became The Playhouse first opened in 1874, and served as an interdenominational congregation for the House of Refuge, which housed poor, delinquent and vagrant youths. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025 Bella Vista Community Church, 75 E. Lancashire Blvd., is an evangelical interdenominational church. Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 17 Aug. 2025 Boelter graduated in 1990 from an interdenominational Bible college in Dallas, earning a diploma in practical theology in leadership. Jim Mustian, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 The interdenominational Fort Washington congregation is celebrated for its inclusiveness and extensive community programming. Téa Kvetenadze, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025 In Ramona, the Serve Ramona interdenominational and community service group is working to assist homeless people. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 The Gordon Jewish Community Center is a centralized, interdenominational institution for the Nashville area Jewish community through its many programs — camps, religious holiday celebrations and a film festival, among others — and its facilities for fitness and educational programs. Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interdenominational was in 1842

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“Interdenominational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdenominational. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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