denominationalism

Noun

Meaning

A denominational or class spirit or policy; devotion to the interests of a sect or denomination.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sectarianism faction disposition partisanship partiality exclusiveness esprit de corps syncretism sectarism partisanism

Hypernyms

disposition inclination narrowness tendency narrow-mindedness

Examples

he condemned religious sectarianism Source: Internet

The movement can be distinguished into Catholic and Protestant movements, with the latter characterised by a redefined ecclesiology of "denominationalism" (which the Catholic Church, among others, rejects). Source: Internet

Garrison and DeGroot (1948) page 245 Alexander Campbell had concerns that holding conventions would lead the movement into divisive denominationalism. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

denomination effect denomination of origin denominational denominationalist denominationalization denominationalize