nondenominational

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adjective

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

nondenominationalism

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noun

non·​denominationalism "+ How to pronounce nondenominationalism (audio)
: the principle of being nondenominational or of not emphasizing denominationalism

Examples of nondenominational in a Sentence

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Keith also co-founded the nondenominational evangelical church and is vice chairman of its elder board. Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for nondenominational

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2026.

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