sectarianism

[sek-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm]

noun

1. sectarian spirit or tendencies; excessive devotion to a particular sect, especially in religion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sectarianism¹

First recorded in 1810–20; sectarian + -ism

Example Sentences

So determined was he to avoid sectarianism that he even gave sermons in Christian churches.

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"Yet, these actions fuelled by hate and sectarianism continue, unchallenged, from their own elected representatives," he said.

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Speaking to reporters in County Tyrone on Wednesday, O'Neill said politicians had a duty to call out all sectarianism.

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The organisations and followers of their marches have previously been accused of sectarianism.

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"Promoting sectarianism, glorifying violence and spreading division under the guise of "art" is still hate," the Belfast East MP said in a post on X.

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