noun

denomination

Translation

denomination, sect, value

She belongs to a small Christian denomination.

The ATM only gives out bills of a large denomination.

The cash machine only gives out notes of a large denomination.

((a/an)) ((adjective)) denomination a religious group. She belongs to a Protestant denomination.

((a denomination)) ((of sth.)) a unit of value. The machine accepts notes of any denomination.

Synonyms: sect, faith, creed, value, unit

From Latin 'de-' (from) + 'nominare' (to name), literally 'to name from'. It refers to a group given a specific name.

Think of 'de-nominate' as giving a specific 'name' (nominate) to a religious group or a money value.