Synonyms for sect
- noun
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Noun
Definitions
- n. 1
An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.
Related words
- Word family
- sectarian
- Is a kind of
- religion denomination
Forms
- Plural
- sects → factions, churches, denominations, parties…
Example sentences
- church The wedding will be held in a 17th century church.
- faction She was a member of the Red Army Faction.
- nationality "What nationality are his neighbors?" "Malaysian."
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sect | steady | |
| church | rising | |
| faction | steady | |
| nationality | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- set1
- 4 letters
- side1
- 5 letters
- party2
- 6 letters
- school1, church1
- 7 letters
- faction2
- 11 letters
- nationality5
- 12 letters
- denomination5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (party2 = 2 syllables).