Definition of "denomination" in English

noun

1. (uncountable) The act of naming or designating.

2. (countable) That by which anything is denominated or styled; an epithet; a name, designation, or title; especially, a general name indicating a class of like individuals.

3. (countable, religion) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.

   • She follows the Ahmadiyya denomination of Islam.

4. (countable) A unit in a series of units of weight, money, etc.

   • What denomination is that money? They are all 50 euro notes.