Definitions for sectarian
sɛkˈtɛər i ənsec·tar·i·an

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sectarian, sectary, sectaristadjective

   a member of a sect

   "most sectarians are intolerant of the views of any other sect"

2. sectarianadjective

   of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects

   "sectarian differences"

3. sectarianadjective

   belonging to or characteristic of a sect

   "a sectarian mind"; "the negations of sectarian ideology"- Sidney Hook; "sectarian squabbles in psychology"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. sectariannoun

   A member of a sect.

2. sectariannoun

   A bigot.

3. sectarianadjective

   Of, or relating to a sect.

4. sectarianadjective

   Dogmatic or partisan.

5. sectarianadjective

   Parochial or narrow-minded.

6. sectarianadjective

   Bigoted.

7. Etymology: From sectarius

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sectarian

   Sectarianism is a political or cultural conflict between two groups which are often related to the form of government which they live under. Prejudice, discrimination, or hatred can arise in these conflicts, depending on the political status quo and if one group holds more power within the government. Often, not all members of these groups are engaged in the conflict. But as tensions rise, political solutions require the participation of more people from either side within the country or polity where the conflict is happening. Common examples of these divisions are denominations of a religion, ethnic identity, class, or region for citizens of a state and factions of a political movement. While sectarianism is often labelled as 'religious' and/or 'political', the reality of a sectarian situation is usually much more complex. In its most basic form sectarianism has been defined as, 'the existence, within a locality, of two or more divided and actively competing communal identities, resulting in a strong sense of dualism which unremittingly transcends commonality, and is both culturally and physically manifest.'

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1. sectarian

   Sectarian refers to an individual, group, action, or ideology that is characterized by a strong devotion or adherence to a particular sect, faction, or division within a larger group or community, usually in the context of religion or politics. It's often associated with intolerance, prejudice, or discrimination against those outside of their own sect or group.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Sectariannoun

   pertaining to a sect, or to sects; peculiar to a sect; bigotedly attached to the tenets and interests of a denomination; as, sectarian principles or prejudices

2. Sectariannoun

   one of a sect; a member or adherent of a special school, denomination, or religious or philosophical party; one of a party in religion which has separated itself from established church, or which holds tenets different from those of the prevailing denomination in a state

Anagrams for sectarian »

1. ascertain

2. Cartesian

3. cartesian

4. craniates

5. intracase

6. cartisane

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sectarian in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sectarian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of sectarian in a Sentence

1. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu:

   We have to abandon sectarian-based policies and place particular emphasis on political dialogue. We need to contribute to resolution of these issues through dialogue. This is what we expect from brotherly Iran.

2. Saad Sharea:

   When Bashar married a Sunni, that created an impression among the Syrians that a change in the sectarian policy of the regime could take place and play a positive role, rather, it was the exact opposite that happened.

3. Defense Department spokesman Peter Cook:

   Basim Muhammad Ahmad Sultan al-Bajari used Basim Muhammad Ahmad Sultan al-Bajari military experience to consolidate ISIL's control over Mosul, where they have engaged in dictatorial rule and sectarian murder and oppression since 2014. Hatim Talib al-Hamduni was an ISIL military commander in Mosul and the head of military police for self-proclaimed Ninawa state.

4. Alex Vatanka:

   There is a large pool to draw from, there are pockets within that Shi'ite community that have been willing to pick up arms to fight for their Shi’ite identity, their sectarian identity. And that’s what the IRGC is tapping into.

5. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad:

   ISIS will remain a formidable force until a political settlement takes the steam out of the sectarian conflict in Syria.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sectarian
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sectarian
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sectarian
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sectarian