plural denominations
1
: a religious group
People from several different religious denominations participated in the event.
Methodists, Baptists, and other Christian denominations
It's one of the more conservative denominations.
2
a
: the value that a particular coin or bill has
coins of different denominations [=pennies, nickels, dimes, etc.]
The kidnappers asked for bills in small denominations.
b
: an amount of money that something is worth
The gift certificates are available in $5 and $10 denominations.
3
formal
: a general name for a group or kind
She spoke with people of many different political denominations.
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/denomination. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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