Sect

noun

/sɛkt/

Word Frequency: 6.6

Definitions

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

"A religious sect."

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

3.nounA cutting; a scion.

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