secte
Pronunciation: /sɛkt/
“secte” is a French word. Its meaning in English:
noun
- sect (offshoot of a larger religion or denomination, usually and especially one with unorthodox or extreme political and/or religious beliefs)
In French
- Ensemble de personnes professant une même doctrine religieuse, philosophique ou autre.
- Groupe dissident minoritaire, clos sur lui-même et créé en opposition à des pratiques religieuses dominantes.
- Groupe religieux ou autre dont la visée est d’exploiter ses adeptes au profit d’un ou plusieurs gourous.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin secta.
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