denominationalism

noun de·nom·i·na·tion·al·ism \-shə-nə-ˌli-zəm\

Definition of DENOMINATIONALISM

: devotion to denominational principles or interests

: the emphasizing of denominational differences to the point of being narrowly exclusive : sectarianism

circa 1855

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