sectarian identity
[sek-TAIR-ee-uhn ahy-DEN-ti-tee]
nounfemininepl: identidades sectárias
identidade sectária
1. A sense of belonging to a particular religious, ethnic, or ideological sect or group, often characterized by strong loyalty to that group's beliefs and practices
The rise of sectarian identity in the region has led to increased tensions between different communities.
O aumento da identidade sectária na região tem levado a maiores tensões entre diferentes comunidades.
2. The social and cultural identity formed by adherence to a specific sect or faction, typically with exclusive or divisive characteristics
His sectarian identity prevented him from engaging with people outside his religious community.
Sua identidade sectária o impediu de se envolver com pessoas fora de sua comunidade religiosa.
3. The reinforcement of group boundaries and in-group/out-group distinctions based on sectarian affiliations
Sectarian identity politics have become increasingly prominent in Middle Eastern conflicts.
A política de identidade sectária tem se tornado cada vez mais proeminente nos conflitos do Oriente Médio.
In Brazil, sectarian identity is often discussed in relation to religious denominations (particularly evangelical churches), criminal gang affiliations in urban areas, and historical political factions. In the United States, it more commonly refers to religious divisions within Christianity or tensions in Middle Eastern contexts. The term carries significant weight in discussions of social cohesion and community conflict in both cultures.
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