sectarian — relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects, especially showing bigotry or prejudice
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects, especially showing bigotry or prejudice
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛkˈtɛriən/
Example Sentences
- The school prides itself on being non-sectarian, welcoming students from all religious backgrounds.
- My grandmother became so sectarian that she refused to eat pizza because it was invented by Catholics.
- The peace treaty aimed to end decades of sectarian warfare in the region.
sectarian
ADJECTIVE[/sɛkˈtɛriən/]
relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects, especially showing bigotry or prejudice
The sectarian dispute split the village square into two hostile camps.
A wise librarian stops sectarian barbarians with books!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'secta' meaning 'sect' or 'school of thought', derived from 'secare' meaning 'to cut' or 'to divide', combined with the suffix '-arian' meaning 'relating to or characterized by'.
Breakdown
sect (division, group) + -arian (relating to) = sectarian (relating to a sect or showing sectional allegiance)
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📝Examples
“The school prides itself on being non-sectarian, welcoming students from all religious backgrounds.”
“My grandmother became so sectarian that she refused to eat pizza because it was invented by Catholics.”
“The peace treaty aimed to end decades of sectarian warfare in the region.”
“He was so sectarian about his coffee preferences that he declared war on anyone who liked instant coffee.”
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