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sect

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sekt/

Forms: sects

sect means: A group with shared beliefs or practices that has separated from a larger religious or political group.

noun

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A group with shared beliefs or practices that has separated from a larger religious or political group.

  • He joined a small sect.
  • The sect separated from the main church.
  • Several sects developed different rules about worship.

Common phrases: a religious sect, join a sect, members of a sect

Questions about sect

What does sect mean?

A group with shared beliefs or practices that has separated from a larger religious or political group.

What is sect in other languages?

Türkçe: mezhep · Español: secta · Français: secte · Deutsch: Sekte · Italiano: setta · 日本語: 宗派

How do you pronounce sect?

It is pronounced /sekt/.

How do you use sect in a sentence?

He joined a small sect. The sect separated from the main church.

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