Vocabulary Entry

sect

|noun • verb

noun

A group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those generally accepted.

Example Sentences

"The sect has its own unique traditions and practices."

"He was raised in a religious sect that emphasized meditation."

"Many followers of the sect gathered for their annual celebration."

verb

Example Sentences

"The organization decided to sect its members based on their interests."

"In the debate, they began to sect their ideas into various categories."

"The community started to sect into factions over differing opinions."