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sectarianism

The correct spelling is sectarianism.

How to pronounce sectarianism

noun

IPA: /sekˈteəɹi.ənɪzəm/

Say it like: Sec-tar-ian-ism

The correct spelling is sectarianism. Rigid adherence to a particular sect, denomination, ideology, or party. For example: "They were discussing sectarianism between Shias and Sunnis."

Usage Examples

They were discussing sectarianism between Shias and Sunnis.

In Lebanese sectarianism, one half of the members of parliament are Christians and the other half are Muslims.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Rigid adherence to a particular sect, denomination, ideology, or party.
  2. 2.A political system in which power is shared among religious sects based on a constitutional formula distributing public offices among these sects

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