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sectarian Synonyms

Another word for sectarian

Choosing another word for sectarian depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of religious or political sects and the divisions between them.

Usage Example

"The peace treaty aimed to end decades of factional tensions across the region."

Strongest
factional
Strong
partisan
denominational
schismatic
divisive

• adjective (Context 2)

Rigidly following the doctrines of a sect or faction; narrow-minded and intolerant of differing views.

Usage Example

"The committee rejected his overly doctrinaire approach to curriculum reform."

Strong
doctrinaire
dogmatic
parochial
narrow-minded
insular
intolerant
bigoted

• noun (Context 3)

A member of a religious or political sect, especially one who adheres rigidly or intolerantly to its doctrines.

Usage Example

"As a committed sectary, he refused to compromise with representatives from rival factions."

Strongest
sectary
partisan
Strong
factionalist
dogmatist
zealot
ideologue

Opposites of sectarian

The opposite of sectarian shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nonsectarian
tolerant
ecumenical
interfaith
broad-minded
open-minded
ecumenist
nondenominational
See all opposites of sectarian

• Nearby Words

secretly
secretness
sect
sectarian
section
sectional
sectionalism

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sectarian. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sectarian
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