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sectary

Syllabification: (sec·ta·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈsektərē/

Definition of sectary

noun (plural sectaries)

  • a member of a religious or political sect.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from modern Latin sectarius 'schismatic', from medieval Latin sectarius 'adherent', from Latin secta (see sect)

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