WorldSeptember 1, 2026

sectarianism

sek-TAIR-ee-uh-niz-um

Definition

Excessive devotion to or prejudice in favor of a specific religious or political sect, often resulting in conflict or division between groups.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'secta' (meaning a party, faction, or way of life), the word evolved in English to describe narrow-minded adherence to a specific group's doctrines.

In the news

The Nineveh governor uses this term to condemn the divisions that fuel violence, urging society to reject such exclusionary mindsets to promote peace and unity.

Nineveh Commemorates Al-Khasfa Cemetery Martyrs, Calls for Justice for Their Families » Iraqi News Agency

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وكالة الانباء العراقية (واع)

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