Definitions
- Referring to a person who is a member of a cult or religious group with extreme or unconventional beliefs. - Talking about someone who is devoted to a particular ideology or belief system, often to an excessive or fanatical degree. - Describing a person who follows a charismatic leader or figurehead and is willing to do whatever they say.
- Referring to a person who is a member of a sect or religious group that has different beliefs or practices from the mainstream. - Talking about someone who is intolerant or prejudiced towards those who hold different beliefs or practices. - Describing a person who is excessively devoted to a particular sect or denomination of a religion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people who are devoted to a particular belief system or ideology.
- 2Both words can have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe extreme or fanatical behavior.
- 4Both words can be associated with religious groups or organizations.
What is the difference?
- 1Beliefs: Cultist implies a more extreme or unconventional set of beliefs, while sectarian may simply refer to a subgroup with differing beliefs from the mainstream.
- 2Attitude: Cultist implies blind devotion or obedience to a leader or figurehead, while sectarian may simply refer to a person who is devoted to a particular sect or denomination.
- 3Tolerance: Cultist does not necessarily imply intolerance towards other beliefs, while sectarian can have a negative connotation of intolerance or prejudice towards those who hold different beliefs.
- 4Usage: Cultist is less commonly used than sectarian in everyday language.
Remember this!
Cultist and sectarian both refer to people who are devoted to a particular belief system or ideology, but there are some differences between the two. Cultist implies a more extreme or unconventional set of beliefs, as well as blind devotion or obedience to a leader or figurehead. Sectarian may simply refer to a person who is devoted to a particular sect or denomination, and can also have a negative connotation of intolerance or prejudice towards those who hold different beliefs.
