Sectarian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of a sect; "most sectarians are intolerant of the views of any other sect".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- A sectarian from the opposing group began arguing with the politician's supporters during the rally.
- Her research focused on understanding the social behaviors of various sectarians and their roles in fuelling conflict.
- Local officials struggled to keep the peace between the two groups of sectarians as tensions escalated rapidly.
- In the highly polarized region, it was common to find sectarians who believed their ideology was the only correct one.
- Most sectarians from the prominent faction refused to participate in the negotiations, citing fears of retribution.