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sectarianism

American  
[sek-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / sɛkˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of sectarianism

First recorded in 1810–20; sectarian + -ism

Example Sentences

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Iraq still faces many challenges, not least sectarianism, paramilitaries and Iranian meddling.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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