Sect: meaning, definitions and examples

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sect

[ sekt ]

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religious

A group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong.

Synonyms

denomination, religious group, religious sect

Examples of usage

He broke away from the main sect to form his own religious group.
The sect practices a form of meditation not found in mainstream religions.

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social

A group with a distinctive doctrine, belief, or practice.

Synonyms

faction, group, party

Examples of usage

The political sect was known for its extreme views on taxation.
The sect was founded on the principles of non-violence and equality.

Translations

Translations of the word "sect" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seita

seção
setor

🇮🇳 संप्रदाय

खंड
विभाग

🇩🇪 Sekten

Abschnitt
Sektor

🇮🇩 sekte

bagian
sektor

🇺🇦 секта

секція
сектор

🇵🇱 sekta

sekcja
sektor

🇯🇵 セクト

セクション
セクター

🇫🇷 secte

section
secteur

🇪🇸 secta

sección
sector

🇹🇷 tarikat

bölüm
sektör

🇰🇷 종파

섹션
섹터

🇸🇦 طائفة

قسم
قطاع

🇨🇿 sekta

sekce
sektor

🇸🇰 sekta

sekcia
sektor

🇨🇳 教派

部分
部门

🇸🇮 sekta

sekcija
sektor

🇮🇸 sértrúarsöfnuður

hluti
geiri

🇰🇿 діни ағым

бөлім
сектор

🇬🇪 სექტა

განყოფილება
სექტორი

🇦🇿 sekt

bölmə
sektor

🇲🇽 secta

sección
sector

Word origin

The word 'sect' originated from the Latin word 'secta' meaning 'a way, road, path, course of action'. The term gradually evolved to refer to a group of people with specific beliefs or practices, often diverging from mainstream ideologies. Throughout history, sects have played significant roles in various religious, social, and political movements.