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sectarian

Sectarian (adj) means Of, relating to, or partial to a sect.

adj
1
Of, relating to, or partial to a sect.
2
Dogmatic or partisan.
3
Parochial or narrow-minded.
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Etymology

From Medieval Latin sectarius + -an. Its corresponding etymology per the first sense is sect + -arian.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of sectarian?

"sectarian" (adj) means of, relating to, or partial to a sect.

What are the different meanings of sectarian?

"sectarian" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of, relating to, or partial to a sect; 2. Dogmatic or partisan; 3. Parochial or narrow-minded.

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