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.
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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