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sectarian

[/sɛkˈtɛriən/]
adjective, nounN/A (adjective); masculine (noun)pl: N/A (adjective); sectarians (noun)
sectário
1. relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects
sectarian violence between religious groups
violência sectária entre grupos religiosos
2. showing excessive devotion to a particular sect, party, or faction; narrow-minded
sectarian attitudes prevent dialogue between communities
atitudes sectárias impedem o diálogo entre comunidades
3. a person who belongs to a sect or is devoted to sectarian principles
The sectarian refused to associate with members of other denominations
O sectário recusou-se a se associar com membros de outras denominações
Synonyms
factionalpartisandenominationalschismaticdogmaticbigoted
Antonyms
ecumenicaluniversalinclusivenon-sectarianopen-mindedtolerant

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sectário
standard usage for both adjective and noun forms
Portugal
sectário
standard usage; sometimes 'sectarista' in more formal contexts
Brazil
sectarista
alternative form, more common in sociological discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

sectarian divide
sectarian conflict
sectarian interests
break sectarian barriers
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