confessional

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adjective

In the manner or style of a confession.
Officially practicing a particular religion, as a state or organization. See confessionalism 1.

noun

(Roman Catholic church) A small room where confession—the sacrament of reconciliation—is performed by a priest.
A confession.

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Synonyms

confession booth confession faith denomination factional scholarly communal faith-based sectarian sectarianism doctrinal sect religious denominational non-denominational catholic open

Associated

lutheranism lutheran catechism evangelical sexton synod calvinist dashboard millet

Rhymes

professional processional unprofessional obsessional sessional nonprofessional health professional concessional congressional secession null

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