denomination
gb/dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 8100
felekezet, címlet, megnevezés
NOUN
B2
1
felekezet
B2
Usage pattern:
a [religious] denomination
Methodism is a Protestant denomination with millions of members worldwide.
A metodizmus protestáns felekezet, amelynek világszerte több millió tagja van.
The conference brought together leaders from many different Christian denominations.
A konferencia sok különböző keresztény felekezet vezetőit hozta össze.
She grew up in a small religious denomination that emphasized simple living.
Some denominations allow female priests, while others do not.
The charity works with churches from all major denominations.
Learner examples
He was raised in the Catholic denomination.
Katolikus felekezetben nevelkedett.
People from many denominations prayed together.
Különböző felekezetekhez tartozó emberek együtt imádkoztak.
This town has churches from three Christian denominations.
They changed to another denomination when they moved.
The pastor says the denomination will open a new school.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "denomination" to mean "religion" in general (e.g., saying "the denomination of Islam" instead of "the religion of Islam" or "the Islamic denomination"). "Denomination" usually refers to a subgroup within a larger religion, especially within Christianity.
Meaning
organized subgroup of a religion
Collocations
religious denomination
|Christian denomination
|major denomination
|Protestant denomination
|different denominations
|various denominations
Synonyms
religious sect (Often suggests a smaller or more extreme group; denomination is more neutral and official.)
Antonyms
nondenominational (Describes religious organizations that are not connected to any specific denomination.)
Themes
religion
|society
|relationships
Definition
A group inside a religion, usually with a special name and its own way of doing things, like Baptists or Catholics in Christianity.
A recognized branch or organized subgroup within a religion, especially Christianity, that has its own name, leadership, and practices.
NOUN
B2
2
címlet
B2
Usage pattern:
[money] in [large/small] denominations
The ATM only dispenses cash in $20 and $50 denominations.
Az ATM csak 20 és 50 dolláros címletekben ad ki készpénzt.
Please bring the fee in small denominations so we can give change easily.
Kérjük, kisebb címletekben hozza a díj összegét, hogy könnyen tudjunk visszaadni.
The shop refuses high-denomination notes after dark for security reasons.
The bank offers coins in various denominations for businesses that need change.
This vending machine accepts only two-euro denominations.
Learner examples
I have many coins of small denominations.
Sok kis címletű érmém van.
The machine gives money only in $10 denominations.
A gép csak 10 dolláros címletekben ad pénzt.
They paid the workers in cash, in large denominations.
Can you change this $50 into smaller denominations?
The bank has coins of all denominations.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "denomination" with "currency" and say things like "the denomination of this country is euros." Here, the correct word is "currency"; denomination is the value unit inside a currency (for example, 5 euros, 10 euros, 20 euros).
Meaning
value category of coin or note
Collocations
small denominations
|large denominations
|high-denomination notes
|different denominations
|coins of various denominations
|mixed denominations
Synonyms
face value (Refers to the printed value on a coin or note; denomination refers to the type or category defined by that value.)
Antonyms
mixed change (Refers to coins and notes of many different denominations, rather than one specific denomination.)
Themes
money
|business
|finance
Definition
The amount of money shown on a coin or paper note, like $1, $5, or $20.
The face value of a coin or banknote, expressed as a unit of currency, or a category of money defined by that value.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
megnevezés
B2
Usage pattern:
the denomination ["X"] for [something]
In this report, the denomination "gig worker" includes freelancers and independent contractors.
A jelentésben a „gig worker” megnevezés magában foglalja a szabadúszókat és az önálló vállalkozókat.
Several cheeses are sold under the single denomination of "Parmesan" in foreign markets.
Külföldi piacokon többféle sajtot is egyetlen, „Parmesan” megnevezéssel árulnak.
The legal denomination of the offense was changed from "theft" to "fraud."
These products fall under the broader denomination of luxury goods.
The committee debated the proper denomination for this new category of visa.
Learner examples
The denomination "student" includes part-time workers in this study.
Ebben a tanulmányban a „diák” megnevezés a részmunkaidős dolgozókat is magában foglalja.
In this country, many wines use the same denomination on the label.
Ebben az országban sok bor címkéjén ugyanaz a megnevezés szerepel.
The correct denomination for this job is "assistant manager."
They argued about the best denomination for the new product type.
The law uses a very formal denomination for this crime.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use this formal sense in everyday speech instead of simpler words like "name" or "type" (e.g., saying "What is the denomination of this food?" instead of "What is this food called?" or "What type of food is this?"). This sense is mainly used in formal writing.
Meaning
name for a class or type
Collocations
under the denomination of
|generic denomination
|legal denomination
|correct denomination
|trade denomination
|common denomination
Synonyms
designation (Very close in meaning; often used in legal or technical contexts, while denomination can also sound slightly old-fashioned in this sense.)
Antonyms
misnomer (A wrong or inaccurate name for something, the opposite of a correct denomination.)
Themes
language
|classification
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A name or title used for a group or type of people or things.
A term or label used to identify and classify a particular class, type, or category of people or things.
Grammar
Dictionary form
denomination
IPA
GB/dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
de - nom - in - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: denomination
- Plural: denomination, denominations
Word family
Forms
denominations
noun
Core family
denominational
adjective
Related words
denominate
verb
denominator
noun
Negative and opposite forms
nondenominational
adjective
Advanced or less common
denominationally
adverb
Expressions
Christian denomination
1/kɹˈɪst͡ʃən dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
subgroup within Christianity
A group inside the Christian religion, like Baptists, Methodists, or Catholics.
Examples
- She joined a different Christian denomination after moving overseas.
- There are many Christian denominations represented at the university chapel.
in large denominations
1/ˈɪn lˈɑɹd͡ʒ dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
using high-value notes
Using paper money with high values, like $50 or $100 bills instead of small bills.
Examples
- For safety reasons, they transferred the money in large denominations.
- The bank can give you the amount in large denominations if you prefer.
in small denominations
1/ˈɪn smˈɔl dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
using low-value coins or notes
Using coins or paper money with low values, like $1 or $5 bills instead of $50 bills.
Examples
- Please pay the fee in small denominations so we can give change.
- Street vendors usually prefer to be paid in small denominations.
of all denominations
1/əv ˈɔl dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
including every religious subgroup
Including people from every religious group inside a religion.
Examples
- The event welcomes people of all denominations.
- Volunteers of all denominations worked together after the disaster.
religious denomination
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs dɪnˌɔmənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
organized subgroup in a religion
A group inside a religion that has its own name and way of doing things.
Examples
- The survey asked people which religious denomination they belonged to.
- This city has many religious denominations, from Catholics to Pentecostals.