Sectarian

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Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkˌtɛriən/

Definitions of sectarian

noun a member of a sect

Example Sentences

A1 Sectarianism can lead to conflicts between different religious groups.

A2 The community was divided along sectarian lines, with each group having its own beliefs.

B1 The government has been trying to address the issue of sectarian violence in the region.

B2 The political party was accused of promoting sectarianism to gain support from a specific religious group.

C1 The historian's research focused on the historical roots of sectarianism in the country.

C2 The professor's thesis explored the complex dynamics of sectarian politics in the region.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects

Example Sentences

A1 The community center is open to people of all backgrounds and does not tolerate any sectarian behavior.

A2 The school's policy is to promote inclusivity and discourage any sectarian attitudes among students.

B1 The country has a history of sectarian violence between different religious groups.

B2 The government is taking steps to address the root causes of sectarian tensions in the region.

C1 The professor's research focuses on the impact of sectarian politics on social cohesion.

C2 The international community is concerned about the rise of sectarian extremism in the area.

Examples of sectarian in a Sentence

formal The country's history is marked by sectarian conflicts between different religious groups.

informal The neighborhood has been divided along sectarian lines for years.

slang I try to avoid discussing sectarian issues with my friends to prevent arguments.

figurative The company's decision to restructure caused a sectarian divide among employees.

Grammatical Forms of sectarian

past tense

sectarianized

plural

sectarians

comparative

more sectarian

superlative

most sectarian

present tense

sectarianizes

future tense

will be sectarian

perfect tense

has been sectarian

continuous tense

is being sectarian

singular

sectarian

positive degree

sectarian

infinitive

to sectarianize

gerund

sectarianizing

participle

sectarianized

Origin and Evolution of sectarian

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'sectarian' originated from the Latin word 'sectarius' meaning 'follower of a sect'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who followed a specific religious sect, the term 'sectarian' has evolved to also describe someone who is narrow-minded or intolerant towards those outside of their own group or beliefs.