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denomination

noun as in religious belief

noun as in classification

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Instead, she has to corral a denomination increasingly torn between conservatives, many in Africa, and liberals, particularly in the U.S.

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It hosts synagogues, churches of various denominations, mosques and Sikh gurdwaras.

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Most tradwife influencers who talk about faith are Christians of one denomination or another, including Catholics and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Participants spanned the spectrum of Jewish religious denominations, including members of the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements; they also included “nonaffiliated” Jews.

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Despite bitter debate, no major religious denominations opposed the bill, Pan said.

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