sect

Meanings

• noun

  A small group of people organized to follow a particular religious, spiritual, or political leader or system.

  - "The sect of the Prophet Muhammad spread quickly throughout the Arabian Peninsula."
  - "The sect of Buddhism originated in India around the 6th century BCE."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɛkt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651474"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sect
debt , abet , retreat

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Variants

List of all variants of sect that leads to same result
sect , sects

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'secta' meaning 'a following' or 'a group of disciples'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'sect' is often used interchangeably with 'denomination', but the two have distinct meanings.

2. Some of the oldest known religious sects include the Essenes, the Therapeuts, and the Sadducees.

3. The term 'sectarian' originally referred to a follower of a particular sect, but now has a negative connotation implying intolerance and division.

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Related Concepts

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1. denomination: A religious denomination is a distinct religious group that is organized and administered independently, but shares a common theological tradition.

2. sectarianism: Sectarianism is the state or quality of being bound by loyalty to a particular sect or religious group, often resulting in intolerance and conflict with other groups.

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Culture

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Throughout history, various religious and political sects have emerged, often in opposition to established institutions. Some sects have gained widespread acceptance and influence, while others have remained marginalized or even persecuted.

How to Memorize "sect"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered together, following the teachings of a leader or system.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sect' with the idea of a small, organized group.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'secta', meaning 'a following'.

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