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

Much of Mr Farage's speech focused on immigration and what he described as a "disturbing trend" of sectarianism in British politics.

From BBC

As for the issue once described as Scotland's shame - few would argue that sectarianism isn't alive and kicking inside Scottish football grounds in 2024.

From BBC

He was seized by security agents in 2017 and a year later imprisoned for reportedly using social media sites to "publish false information that damages the country's reputation" and to "spread hatred and sectarianism".

From BBC

"There can be no mixing, then, of religious beliefs and violence, of holiness and oppression, of religious traditions and sectarianism," Francis said.

From Reuters

Police believed the attack - the boys were part of a Catholic family living in a predominantly Protestant estate - was motivated by sectarianism,

From BBC

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