sectarian
adjective/sɛkˈtɛriən/
Frequency rank: #9,881 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or caused by divisions between different sects, especially in religion or politics.
Example sentence
The city has struggled for decades with sectarian violence between rival religious groups.
Synonyms & related words
- factional
- partisan
- denominational
- divisive
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