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Definition of subdenomination in English:

subdenomination

noun

  • 1A division or subdivision of a denomination.

  • 2historical Specifically. In Ireland: a subdivision of an estate, area, or townland. Compare "denomination".

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Richard Delamain (d. ?1644), mathematician. From sub- + denomination.

Pronunciation

subdenomination

/ˌsʌbdɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃn/