denominationalism

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denominationalism - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Denominationalism \De*nom`i*na"tion*al*ism\, n.
     A denominational or class spirit or policy; devotion to the
     interests of a sect or denomination.
     [1913 Webster]

denominationalism - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  denominationalism
      n 1: a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or
           denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism" [syn:
           sectarianism, denominationalism]
      2: the tendency, in Protestantism, to separate into religious
         denominations or to advocate such separations