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sectarian

 

[ ˈsɛktɛˌriən ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A person who is intolerant of those holding different opinions, especially in matters of religious beliefs.

Synonyms

bigot, fanatic, zealot

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his sectarian views on politics.
  • The sectarian violence in the region continued to escalate.
Context #2 | Adjective

religious

Relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects.

Synonyms

denominational, factional, religious

Examples of usage

  • The group was involved in sectarian conflicts within the community.
  • The sectarian divide in the country was becoming more pronounced.

Translations

Translations of the word "sectarian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sectário

🇮🇳 संप्रदायिक (sampradayik)

🇩🇪 sektiererisch

🇮🇩 sektarian

🇺🇦 сектантський

🇵🇱 sekciarski

🇯🇵 宗派的 (shūhateki)

🇫🇷 sectaire

🇪🇸 sectario

🇹🇷 mezhepçi

🇰🇷 종파적인 (jongpajeog-in)

🇸🇦 طائفي (tā'ifī)

🇨🇿 sektářský

🇸🇰 sektársky

🇨🇳 宗派的 (zōngpài de)

🇸🇮 sektaški

🇮🇸 sértrúar

🇰🇿 сектанттық

🇬🇪 სექტანტური (sektanturi)

🇦🇿 sektant

🇲🇽 sectario

Etymology

The word 'sectarian' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'sectarius', meaning 'follower'. It was initially used in a religious context to describe those who belonged to a particular sect or faction within a religion. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader meaning of intolerance towards differing beliefs or opinions, particularly in religious matters.

See also: dissect, dissection, intersect, secant, sect, section, sections, sector.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,939, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.