sect — a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong
Pronunciation (IPA): /sekt/
Example Sentences
- The yoga instructor accidentally started a sect when her students began worshipping her green smoothie recipes.
- Many scholars study different religious sects to understand variations in belief systems.
- The new sect believed that pizza was a sacred food and held weekly 'holy pizza nights'.
sect
NOUN[/sekt/]
a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong
The small religious sect built its own place of worship in the village.
The historian explained how the sect separated from the larger religion. (🌳 Main Branch + 🌿 Small Branch → Sect = a smaller branch separated from a larger group.)
The sect separated from the main religion and formed its own identity.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'secta', which originated from the verb 'sequi' meaning 'to follow'. Originally denoting a group of followers adhering to a particular philosopher or thinker, the term evolved over time to refer specifically to religious factions or denominations.
Breakdown
secta (followers, faction) derived from sequi (to follow). The suffix -ta indicates a feminine noun form denoting a group or collection.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The yoga instructor accidentally started a sect when her students began worshipping her green smoothie recipes.”
“Many scholars study different religious sects to understand variations in belief systems.”
“The new sect believed that pizza was a sacred food and held weekly 'holy pizza nights'.”
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