sectary

[sek-tuh-ree]

noun

plural

sectaries 

1. a member of a particular sect, especially an adherent of a religious body regarded as heretical or schismatic.

2. a Protestant of nonconformist denomination, especially a minor one.

3. a person zealously devoted to a particular sect.

sectary

/ ˈsɛktərɪ /

noun

1. a member of a sect, esp a person who belongs to a religious sect that is regarded as heretical or schismatic

2. a person excessively devoted to a particular sect

3. a member of a Nonconformist denomination, esp one that is small

Word History and Origins

Origin of sectary¹

1550–60; < Medieval Latin sectārius, equivalent to sect ( a ) sect + -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of sectary¹

C16: from Medieval Latin sectārius, from Latin secta _sect

Example Sentences

The latter was commissioned by the home sectary and Sir Ken.

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Mr Cunningham called the home sectary's claims "untrue".

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An ex-senior adviser recalled being sent a document about a reform agenda and a permanent sectary ordering them to "just bin it immediately".

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Salon called and emailed the offices of sectaries Kerry and Carter, as well as the Departments of State and Defense, multiple times with requests for comment.

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From 2009 he served as under sectary for acquisition, technology and logistics.

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