nondenominational

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
ˌnän-di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shə-nə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce nondenominational (audio)
noun

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The last few remaining tenants were a beauty school, a pop-up wedding venue, and a nondenominational church. — Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 Keith also co-founded the nondenominational evangelical church and is vice chairman of its elder board. — Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2026 In that sense, the album fits well with minimalism’s long history of producing nondenominational spiritual music. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 4 Apr. 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 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

Rhymes for nondenominational

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