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Meaning of sect

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sect

Pronunciation:/sɛkt/

noun

Definitions

  1. An offshoot of a larger religion; a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.

    Example: A religious sect.

  2. A group following a specific ideal or a leader.

  3. A cutting; a scion.