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Exclusive Brethren

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Exclusive Brethren
pl n
(Christian Churches, other) one of the two main divisions of the Plymouth Brethren, which, in contrast to the Open Brethren, restricts its members' contacts with those outside the sect
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The Howard government's relationships with a number of controversial church groups, including the Exclusive Brethren, are well documented; 'Sect gave Howard a few tips', The Age, 18 January 2007.
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The Exclusive Brethren runs 43 schools across the country through its educational arm, The Focus Learning Trust.
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