sectarian
sectarian Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of religious or political sects and the divisions between them.
"The peace treaty aimed to end decades of sectarian tensions across the region."
Rigidly following the doctrines of a sect or faction; narrow-minded and intolerant of differing views.
"The committee rejected his overly sectarian approach to curriculum reform."
• noun
A member of a religious or political sect, especially one who adheres rigidly or intolerantly to its doctrines.
"As a committed sectarian, he refused to compromise with representatives from rival factions."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-17th century during the English Civil War, formed from 'sect' (from Latin 'secta', meaning a course of action, school of thought, or faction) plus the suffix '-arian'.