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Word: Denomination
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (in denomination (sense 3)): from Latin denominatio(n-), from the verb denominare (see denominate). denomination (sense 1) dates from the mid 17th century
dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church
Short Definition:branch of Christian Church
Examples:- the Presbyterian community is the second largest denomination in the country
the face value of a banknote, coin, or postage stamp
Short Definition:face value of banknote etc.
Examples:- high-denomination banknotes
a name or designation.
Short Definition:name or designation
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