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/
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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:
The country is divided into several competing religious sects.
He was a member of a small Buddhist sect.