nondenominational

adjective

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

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The role is new for the school, a nondenominational center for the study of religion. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025 That was evident last week at King Jesus Ministry, a nondenominational megachurch where President Donald Trump’s top spiritual advisor, pastor Paula White-Cain, has been a visitor over the years. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 Abundant Life is a nondenominational Christian school that offers prekindergarten classes through high school. Todd Richmond, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 In Gaston County, school board meetings begin with a nondenominational, generic prayer, according to district spokesperson Todd Hagans. Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for nondenominational

Word History

First Known Use

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 30 Jun. 2025.

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