sect (Meaning)

Wordnet

sect (n)

a subdivision of a larger religious group

a dissenting clique

Webster

sect (n.)

A cutting; a scion.

Those following a particular leader or authority, or attached to a certain opinion; a company or set having a common belief or allegiance distinct from others; in religion, the believers in a particular creed, or upholders of a particular practice; especially, in modern times, a party dissenting from an established church; a denomination; in philosophy, the disciples of a particular master; a school; in society and the state, an order, rank, class, or party.

sect Sentence Examples

  1. The religious sect was known for their strict adherence to ancient rituals.
  2. The cult leader gained a loyal sect of followers who believed his every word.
  3. The sect's teachings were shrouded in secrecy and only known to its members.
  4. The small sect originated in a remote village and gradually expanded its influence.
  5. The sect's leaders were accused of brainwashing and exploiting their followers.
  6. The breakaway sect challenged the authority of the mainstream religious organization.
  7. The sect's practices raised concerns about its potential for violence or extremism.
  8. The government launched an investigation into the activities of the controversial sect.
  9. The sect's compound was raided by law enforcement, revealing evidence of abuse and illegal practices.
  10. The dissolution of the sect brought relief to those who had been concerned about its influence and potential for harm.

FAQs About the word sect

a subdivision of a larger religious group, a dissenting cliqueA cutting; a scion., Those following a particular leader or authority, or attached to a certain op

side, party, wing,faction, coalition, body, bloc,team, split, caucus

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The religious sect was known for their strict adherence to ancient rituals.

The cult leader gained a loyal sect of followers who believed his every word.

The sect's teachings were shrouded in secrecy and only known to its members.

The small sect originated in a remote village and gradually expanded its influence.