Sectarianism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɛkˈtɛɹ.i.ən.ɪz.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sectarianism is a noun meaning Rigid adherence to a particular sect, denomination, ideology, or party.
Meaning
Rigid adherence to a particular sect, denomination, ideology, or party.
More Meanings
- (politics) A political system in which power is shared among religious sects based on a constitutional formula distributing public offices among these sects.
Example Sentences
They were discussing sectarianism between Shias and Sunnis.
Our conversation is in French, since he downplays his ability to speak English “out of sectarianism”.
In Lebanese sectarianism, one half of the members of parliament are Christians and the other half are Muslims.
Word Forms
- sectarianisms
Synonyms for sectarianism
Depending on context, synonyms include denominationalism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include denominationalism, cult, denominational, fanaticism, bigotry, communal.
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