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sectarian

The correct spelling is sectarian.

How to pronounce sectarian

/sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/
noun

IPA: /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/

Say it like: Sec-tar-ian

The correct spelling is sectarian. A member of a sect. For example: "We were discussing solutions to the sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shias."

Usage Examples

We were discussing solutions to the sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shias.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A member of a sect.
  2. 2.A bigot.

adjective

  1. 1.Of, or relating to a sect.
  2. 2.Dogmatic or partisan.
  3. 3.Parochial or narrow-minded.
  4. 4.Bigoted.

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