sect β 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. (π³ Main Branch + πΏ Small Branch β 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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π³Etymology
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.
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πCollocations
πExamples
βThe yoga instructor accidentally started a sect when her students began worshipping her green smoothie recipes.β
βMany scholars study different religious sects to understand variations in belief systems.β
βThe new sect believed that pizza was a sacred food and held weekly 'holy pizza nights'.β
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