sectary

[ sek-tuh-ree ]

noun

, plural sec·ta·ries.

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

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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.

From Salon

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

From Forbes

Charles Clarke, who served as home secretary and education sectary under Mr Blair, and pledged support for him, reckoned the former prime minister has no "route back" into British or European politics.

From BBC