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How to pronounce sectarianism in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms denominationalism
Type of narrow-mindedness, narrowness


he condemned religious sectarianism.

Examples of sectarianism

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In recent times, both Old Firm teams have taken measures to combat sectarianism.
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His original purpose in this teaching was to unite people and avoid sectarianism.
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It said neighboring countries betray Iraq, export terrorism and plant sectarianism.
From the upi.com
Iraqi sectarianism remains undiminished, and sentiment about partition is shifting.
From the washingtonpost.com
Sectarianism in Lebanon was caused because of the political sharing of power.
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Initially he sought to avoid the kind of sectarianism he had seen in England.
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All over the world, sectarianism, tribalism, fundamentalism are on the rise.
From the newsweek.com
They've made much more of an effort to combat sectarianism than in Scotland.
From the independent.co.uk
He decried those who arm themselves under the pretext of sectarianism or occupation.
From the edition.cnn.com
More examples
  • A narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination; "he condemned religious sectarianism"
  • (sectarian) of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects; "sectarian differences"
  • (sectarian) a member of a sect; "most sectarians are intolerant of the views of any other sect"
  • Sectarianism, according to one definition, is bigotry, discrimination or hatred arising from attaching importance to perceived differences between subdivisions within a group, such as between different denominations of a religion or factions of a political movement.
  • (sectarian) Narrow adherence to the beliefs of a specific sect, especially in the sense that all other sects are incorrect or incomplete.
  • (sectarian) relating to sects or special groups. Sectarian violence means violence between opposing groups within a population, such as one ethnic group vs. another.
  • Sectarian groups are religious, political or ideological organizations whose services are limited to a particular sect or who require recipients to adhere to a specific dogma, political point of view or religious practice in order to receive services. ...
  • A strong or excessive devotion to a particular form of religion, often leading to a resolute prejudice against other beliefs.
  • Beliefs not based on actual facts or situations. From the idea of a divisive religious sect. A failure to build broad working class power by narrowly spurning potential allies.