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[しゅう(宗)·もん(門)]
shuumon
noun

English Meaning(s) for 宗門

noun
  1. (religious) denomination; sect
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Definition and Synonyms for 宗門

Denomination a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
Synonyms: 宗派, 宗門, 教派
Sect a subdivision of a larger religious group
Synonyms: 一宗, 一派, 分派, 宗派, 宗門, 教派, 末派

Meanings for each kanji in 宗門

» religion; sect; denomination; main point; origin; essence
» gate; counter for cannons

Categories 宗門 is a member of

Organized Religion an institution to express belief in a divine power
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Ngo an organization that is not part of the local or state or federal government
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