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sectarianism

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sec·tar·i·an  (sk-târ-n)
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·tari·an·ism n.
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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sectarianism - a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism"
denominationalism
narrow-mindedness, narrowness - an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
Translations
sectarianism [sekˈtɛərɪənɪzəm] N → sectarismo m
sectarianism [sɛkˈtɛəriənəm] n → sectarisme m
sectarianism
n → Sektierertum nt
sectarianism [sɛkˈtɛərɪəˌnɪz/əm] n → settarismo
sectarianism [sɛkˈtɛərɪəˌnɪz/əm] n → settarismo


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Some wondered as to the nature of the exhibition; others sneered; but a far greater part, recollecting the essays of Richard in that way, and mindful of the liberality, or rather laxity, of Marmaduke’s notions on the subject of sectarianism, thought it most prudent to be silent.
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