Meaning of the word sect in English
What does sect mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sect
US /sekt/
UK /sekt/
Noun
a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (typically regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong
Example:
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The country is divided into several competing religious sects.
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He was a member of a small Buddhist sect.