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The definition of sect
3 Definitions of: sect
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- noun, a subdivision of a larger religious group (esp the Christian Church as a whole) the members of which have to some extent diverged from the rest by developing deviating beliefs, practices, etc
- noun, often disparaging a) a schismatic religious body characterized by an attitude of exclusivity in contrast to the more inclusive religious groups called denominations or Churches b) a religious group regarded as extreme or heretical
- noun, a group of people with a common interest, doctrine, etc; faction
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| Synonyms: | school, camp, group, division, faction, party, wing, denomination, schism, splinter group |
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