dhehebu

How to say it

Meaning

A religious group within a larger religion, such as a church within Christianity or a branch of Islam.

Good to know

Ji/ma class noun: plural madhehebu, the more common form. Viongozi wa madhehebu ya dini are leaders of religious denominations; dhehebu la Kilutheri is the Lutheran church.

Examples

• Familia yao ni waumini wa dhehebu la Kilutheri.Their family belongs to the Lutheran denomination.
• Viongozi wa madhehebu yote walikutana kuombea amani.Leaders of all denominations met to pray for peace.
• Kila dhehebu lina taratibu zake za ibada.Each denomination has its own form of worship.