sectarianism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sectarianism
Example Sentences
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Bradshaw added racism and sectarianism are "two sides of the same coin" in that it is a societal issue that needs to be tackled.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Iraq still faces many challenges, not least sectarianism, paramilitaries and Iranian meddling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
Speaking to reporters in County Tyrone on Wednesday, O'Neill said politicians had a duty to call out all sectarianism.
From BBC ● May 28, 2025
"There can be no mixing, then, of religious beliefs and violence, of holiness and oppression, of religious traditions and sectarianism," Francis said.
From Reuters ● Sep. 3, 2023
"You see," Brother Jack said with a grin, "we've always avoided these leaders, but the moment we start to advance on a broad front, sectarianism becomes a burden to be cast off. Any other suggestions?"
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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