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denomination

[dih-nom-uh-nay-shuhn] / dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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The lone exception to the rule is Botswana, a democratic republic that has traditionally featured the sitting president’s portrait on its 10 pula banknote denomination.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

Leo’s encyclical has been long-awaited by policymakers, business leaders and different faith groups who see the Catholic Church, the largest Christian denomination, as a source of ethical guidance on tech policy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026

Rhodes, raised as a Swedenborgianist — a Christian denomination that emphasizes “divine love” based on the writings of theologian Emanuel Swedenborg — does not outright reject the comparison.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

It is the third largest Christian denomination after Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox Church, giving its leaders a huge platform when speaking about issues such as climate change, human rights, or efforts for global peace.

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

As the denomination grew, Assemblies preachers began speaking not only of heavenly rewards but also of the material blessings God might provide in this world.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

City Councilmembers Imelda Padilla and Heather Hutt also contributed, though in smaller denominations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

Catholicism is now listed under a single designation under Christianity without similar distinctions of their denominations.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

Runners-up win smaller denominations of cash and prize packages.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

The move to create the $250 note could also break with a different federal law that specifies the denominations that can be produced.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

But like the Southern Baptists and other conservative denominations, the Assemblies gradually dropped their separatist strictures as their membership prospered and spread.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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