Sectarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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sectarian
[ ˈsɛktɛˌriən ]
religious
A person who is intolerant of those holding different opinions, especially in matters of religious beliefs.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was known for his sectarian views on politics.
- The sectarian violence in the region continued to escalate.
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
Word origin
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.