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sect

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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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    nicolaitan

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    Alternative forms

    * Nicholaitan

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of an early Christian sect, said to participate in certain pagan ceremonies.
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    • But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans', which also I hate....So hast thou also them that hold to the doctrine of the ' Nicolaitans .
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