sectarian

[sekˈteəriən]

sectarian Definition

  • 1relating to sects or sectaries
  • 2adhering or confined to the dogmatic limits of a sect or denomination
  • 3narrow-minded; parochial

Using sectarian: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sectarian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country has been torn apart by sectarian violence.

  • Example

    His sectarian views made him unpopular with many people.

  • Example

    The school had a sectarian policy that discriminated against non-Christian students.

sectarian Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with sectarian

  • a violent or hostile situation between different religious or political groups

    Example

    The region has been plagued by sectarian conflict for decades.

  • a separation or division between different religious or political groups

    Example

    The sectarian divide in the country has deepened over the years.

  • sectarian tensions

    a feeling of hostility or disagreement between different religious or political groups

    Example

    The sectarian tensions in the city have been rising in recent weeks.

Origins of sectarian

from Latin 'sectarius', meaning 'follower of a sect'

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Summary: sectarian in Brief

The term 'sectarian' [sekˈteəriən] refers to something related to sects or sectaries, often with a narrow-minded or dogmatic connotation. It can describe a person's views, policies, or conflicts, as in 'His sectarian views made him unpopular with many people.' The term extends into phrases like 'sectarian conflict,' and denotes a separation or division between different religious or political groups.