secte — meaning in English

English meaning

• cult noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
• sect noun A group with beliefs, especially religious ones, that differ from those of a larger group it split from.

Senses

secte is used for these senses in English:

• cult (chiefly, derogatory) A group, sect or movement following an unorthodox religious or philosophical system of beliefs, especially one in which members remove and exclude themselves from greater society, including family members not part of the cult, and show extreme devotion to a charismatic leader.
• sect An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.

cult — full definition

1. noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
2. noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.

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