Meaning & use

nondenominational

adjective·Academic

Not affiliated with or restricted to any particular religious denomination.

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The couple chose a nondenominational chapel for their wedding so both families would feel included.

The school holds a nondenominational holiday service each December.

A note on using this word

Nondenominational is used mainly for Christian institutions or services that do not identify with a specific branch, such as Baptist or Catholic.

Words with a similar meaning

interfaithunaffiliated

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Words with an opposite meaning

denominationalsectarian

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