sect Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The sect's leaders were accused of brainwashing and exploiting their followers.
- The breakaway sect challenged the authority of the mainstream religious organization.
- The sect's practices raised concerns about its potential for violence or extremism.
- The government launched an investigation into the activities of the controversial sect.
- The sect's compound was raided by law enforcement, revealing evidence of abuse and illegal practices.
- The dissolution of the sect brought relief to those who had been concerned about its influence and potential for harm.
sect Meaning
sect (n)
a subdivision of a larger religious group
a dissenting clique
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sect
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, wing,faction, party,team, coalition, bloc, body, crew, movement
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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.
