denominational

denominational
/di nom'euh nay"sheuh nl/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to a denomination or denominations.
2. founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect: denominational schools.
3. limited, conditioned, originating in, or influenced by the beliefs, attitudes, or interests of a religious sect, political party, etc.: denominational prejudice.
[1830-40; DENOMINATION + -AL1]

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