non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al
ˌnän-di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shnəl 
-shə-nᵊl
: not restricted to a denomination : not denominational
nondenominational churches/prayers
: the principle of being nondenominational or of not emphasizing denominationalism
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Rachel Cole, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
At least 15 percent of all American adults now identify as nondenominational, and most of them are embracing charismatic ideas about signs and wonders and spiritual warfare.
—Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
The ranks of nondenominational churches — many of them with evangelical beliefs and independent governance similar to Baptists — have been growing.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Known for his sense of style and quiet demure, Flemister started dancing at age 5, first at Valley Kingdom Ministries International, a nondenominational church in Oak Forest, and then moving onto hip-hop at age 8 with Final Phaze and then Empiire Dance Company.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Evangelical and nondenominational, the church broadcasts internationally through KCM and its Victory Channel as well as online.
—Rachel Cole, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
At least 15 percent of all American adults now identify as nondenominational, and most of them are embracing charismatic ideas about signs and wonders and spiritual warfare.
—Stephanie McCrummen, The Atlantic, 18 May 2026
The ranks of nondenominational churches — many of them with evangelical beliefs and independent governance similar to Baptists — have been growing.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Known for his sense of style and quiet demure, Flemister started dancing at age 5, first at Valley Kingdom Ministries International, a nondenominational church in Oak Forest, and then moving onto hip-hop at age 8 with Final Phaze and then Empiire Dance Company.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Nondenominational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nondenominational. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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