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Definition of denomination noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

denomination

noun

NAmE//dɪˌnɑməˈneɪʃn//

(formal)

1a branch of the Christian Church Christians of all denominations attended the conference.

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2a unit of value, especially of money coins and bills of various denominations

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