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Sect
see synonyms of sectNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Sect
see synonyms of sectnoun
1.
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
2. often derogatory
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
3.
a group of people with a common interest, doctrine, etc; faction
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Sect
see synonyms of sect noun
1.
a religious body or denomination, esp. a small group that has broken away from an established church
2.
any group of people having a common leadership, set of opinions, philosophical doctrine, political principles, etc., specif. a faction of a larger group
section
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Sect
see synonyms of sectn.
1. A group of people forming a distinct unit within a larger group by virtue of certain refinements or distinctions of belief or practice.
2. A religious body, especially one that has separated from a larger denomination.
3. A faction united by common interests or beliefs.
suff.
1. To cut; divide: trisect.
2. Cut; divided: transect.
abbr.
1. section
2. sectional
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