Definition

Adjective: - Not restricted to or promoting a particular religious denomination; not sectarian: Describes something, especially religious education, worship, or an institution, that is not associated with or intended for a single specific religious group. It is inclusive and general in its approach to religion.

Usage

The adjective "undenominational" is used to describe organizations, activities, or instruction that are intentionally non-sectarian. It is often used in the context of education, worship services, or community groups to indicate a broad, inclusive approach that does not adhere to the doctrines of any single religious denomination.

Examples

• The school provides undenominational religious education that focuses on shared moral values rather than specific church teachings.
• They attend an undenominational chapel service that welcomes people from all Christian backgrounds.
• The community center hosts an undenominational prayer gathering every week.

Advanced Usage

• Undenominationalism (noun): The principle or practice of being undenominational.
  • The college's policy of undenominationalism attracted students from diverse faiths.

Variants and Related Words

• Nondenominational (adjective): This is a more common synonym with the same meaning. "Undenominational" and "nondenominational" are often used interchangeably.
  • She was married in a nondenominational wedding ceremony.
• Interdenominational (adjective): Involving or including several different religious denominations. This differs from "undenominational," which implies a lack of affiliation with denomination, whereas "interdenominational" implies cooperation denominations.
  • An interdenominational council of churches.

Synonyms

• Nonsectarian
• Ecumenical (though this often implies a movement toward unity among Christian denominations)
• Inclusive

Antonyms

• Denominational
• Sectarian

Adjective

1. not bound or devoted to the promotion of a particular denomination
   • undenominational religious instruction