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sectarian

Syllabification: (sec·tar·i·an)
Pronunciation: /sekˈte(ə)rēən/
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Definition of sectarian

adjective

  • denoting or concerning a sect or sects:ethnic and sectarian differences
  • (of an action) carried out on the grounds of membership of a sect, denomination, or other group:a sectarian attack
  • rigidly following the doctrines of a sect or other group.

noun

  • a member of a sect.
  • a person who rigidly follows the doctrines of a sect or other group.

Derivatives

sectarianism

Pronunciation: /-ˌnizəm/
noun

sectarianize

Pronunciation: /-ˌnīz/
verb

Origin:

mid 17th century: from sectary + -an, reinforced by sect

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