Crossword clues for denominationalism
denominationalism
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Denominationalism
Denominationalism \De*nom`i*na"tion*al*ism\, n. A denominational or class spirit or policy; devotion to the interests of a sect or denomination.
Wiktionary
denominationalism
n. The division of one religion into separate groups, sects, school of thought or denominations.
WordNet
denominationalism
n. a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism" [syn: sectarianism]
the tendency, in Protestantism, to separate into religious denominations or to advocate such separations
Usage examples of "denominationalism".
In fact, the commercial character of Christmas helped to make the holiday national: in a country characterized by geographical regionalism and religious denominationalism, the marketplace was one place where diverse people could come together.