A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition, and identity. The term refers to the various Christian denominations. It is also used to describe the five major branches of Judaism.

What is an example of denomination?

The face value of currency or securities. Denomination is defined as the act of categorizing or making a category, particularly of a religion. An example of a denomination is Catholicism as a category of Christianity. An example of a denomination is a $5 bill.

What does the word mean denomination?

1 : a value in a series of values (as of money) She asked for her money in small denominations. 2 : a name especially for a class of things. 3 : a religious group a Christian denomination.