sectarianism
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sectarianism
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Iraq still faces many challenges, not least sectarianism, paramilitaries and Iranian meddling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 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
And when a reporter like Sexton does enter the picture, sectarianism makes his job more difficult.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2023
He talks about how the book, set in 14th Century southern India, can be read as an allegory about the abuse of power and the curse of sectarianism.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 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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