sect

noun
/sɛkt/

Meaning

a subgroup of a larger religious or political group, often with differing beliefs

Example Sentences

The group split into different sects due to doctrinal differences.

Synonyms

faction, denomination, branch, cult

Antonyms

mainstream, majority

Collocations

religious sect, political sect, radical sect, small sect

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