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Meaning of sectarian

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sectarian

Pronunciation:/sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən//sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/

noun

Definitions

  1. A member of a sect.

  2. A bigot.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, or relating to a sect.

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

  2. Dogmatic or partisan.

  3. Parochial or narrow-minded.

  4. Bigoted.