sectarianism


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sec·tar·i·an

 (sĕk-târ′ē-ən)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect.
2. Adhering or confined to the dogmatic limits of a sect or denomination; partisan.
3. Narrow-minded; parochial.
n.
1. A member of a sect.
2. One characterized by bigoted adherence to a factional viewpoint.

sec·tar′i·an·ism n.
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sec•tar•i•an•ism

(sɛkˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm)

n.
narrow-minded devotion to a particular sect, esp. in religion.
[1810–20]
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sectarianism

the spirit or tendencies of sectarians, especially adherence or excessive devotion to a particular sect, especially in religion. — sectarian, n., adj.
See also: Protestantism
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sectarianism - a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism"
narrow-mindedness, narrowness - an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
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Translations

sectarianism

[sekˈtɛərɪənɪzəm] Nsectarismo m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

sectarianism

[sɛkˈtɛəriənəm] nsectarisme m
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sectarianism

nSektierertum nt
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sectarianism

[sɛkˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzm] nsettarismo
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The teachers are accused of preaching sectarianism and possessing explosive material.
Manama: A robust collective response is needed to combat terrorism, extremism and sectarianism, Canada's foreign minister has said.
A WARNING has gone out to journalists who incite sectarianism through their writings.
Najaf / NINA /--The Special Envoy of the General-Secretary of the U N , Martin Kobler admitted that the situation in Iraq is very difficult, recommending Iraqi political dignitaries for adapt dialogue and be away from violence and reject sectarianism.
Cheet' s expose also covered the evolution of sectarianism under the various republican systems.
Leftist parties and political leaders plan to hold a meeting in Beirut on Sunday to explore ways and means to launch a process for the abolition of political sectarianism in Lebanon, according to leftist daily AS SAFIR Saturday.
THE Presbyterian moderator and the president of Sinn Fein yesterday agreed renewed efforts are needed to tackle sectarianism.