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   sectary

   /ˈsɛktəri/

   noun

   • 1. a member of a religious or political sect.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from modern Latin sectarius ‘schismatic’, from medieval Latin sectarius ‘adherent’, from Latin secta (see sect).

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   What is the meaning of sectarial?

   • The meaning of sectarial is : of, relating to, or distinguishing a religious sect.

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   What does sect mean?

   • a member of a particular sect, especially an adherent of a religious body regarded as heretical or schismatic. a Protestant of nonconformist denomination, especially a minor one. 1550–60; < Medieval Latin sectārius, equivalent to sect ( a ) sect + -ārius -ary M. Combes is a sectary, a renegade seminarist given over to Freemasonry.

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   Where did the word sectary come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word sectary is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for sectary is from 1543, in the writing of George Joye, evangelical author. sectary is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin sectarius.

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   What does the term 'secrecy' mean?

   • Secrecy refers to any activity or operation sponsored or conducted by governmental departments or agencies with the intent to assure secrecy or concealment. It can also mean a method of conducting operations that hides the true intent, affiliation, or relationship of its participants. (Quizlet: Counterintelligence Flashcards)

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   A sectary is a member of a sect, especially a religious one that is considered heretical or schismatic. See different meanings, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of 'sectary' in British and American English.

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   Sectary is a noun that means a member of a sect, such as a religious or political group. Learn more about its origin, usage, and examples from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Sectary is a noun that means a member of a sect, especially a religious one that is considered heretical or schismatic. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of sectary with examples from literature and history.

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   Definitions of sectary. noun. a member of a sect. synonyms: sectarian, sectarist. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Sectary." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/sectary. Accessed 01 Oct. 2024. Copy citation. Teachers, get essential resources including. 15,000+ vocabulary lists.

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   Sectarian means relating to a sect, or causing problems with other groups because of strong support for your own group. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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   Sectary can be an adjective or a noun, meaning related to a sect or a secretarial position. Learn about its origin, pronunciation, frequency, and related words in the Oxford English Dictionary.

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   A sectary is a member of a sect or a dissenter from an established church. Learn the origin, synonyms and word forms of sectary from YourDictionary.