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sect | intersectarian |

As a noun sect

is an offshoot of a larger religion; a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.

As an adjective intersectarian is

between sects.

sect

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An offshoot of a larger religion; a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.
    • A religious sect .
  • A group following a specific ideal or a leader.
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  • (obsolete) A cutting; a scion.

    • Related terms

    * sectarian

    See also

    * cult

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    intersectarian

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    Adjective

    (head)
  • between sects