Definition

Adverb: - In a manner relating to or based on a religious denomination: Pertaining to the specific doctrines, practices, or identity of a particular religious sect or group. - From the perspective of a specific denomination: Considering or classifying something according to denominational affiliation.

Usage and Examples

• The school is funded denominationally, receiving support specifically from Baptist churches.
• The conference addressed issues of worship denominationally, comparing liturgical practices across different traditions.
• The survey data was analyzed denominationally to understand trends within Methodist congregations versus Presbyterian ones.

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe diversity or division: Often used to highlight distinctions or unity across different religious groups.
  • The council worked to create a statement that could be accepted denominationally, across Protestant and Catholic lines.
• In educational or organizational contexts: Describes governance, funding, or curriculum tied to a specific religious group.
  • The university, while open to all, maintains its denominationally informed values in its core curriculum.

Variants and Related Words

• Denominational (adjective): Of or relating to a particular religious denomination.
  • A denominational school.
• Denomination (noun): A recognized autonomous branch of a larger religious faith.
  • The Christian denomination of Lutheranism.

Synonyms

• Sectarianly: In a manner concerning a sect or sects (often with a stronger implication of narrowness or exclusivity).
• Confessionally: In terms of a religious confession or creed.

Notes on Meaning

This adverb is specific and formal. It is primarily used in religious, sociological, or historical contexts to discuss matters pertaining to organized religious groups. It is neutral but can imply a focus on differences when discussing "denominationally diverse" groups.

Adverb

1. with respect to denomination
   • denominationally diverse audiences