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sectarian

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noun (1)

as in partisan
one who stubbornly or intolerantly adheres to his or her own opinions and prejudices charged that the work of Congress has been stymied by sectarians who are indifferent to reason and intolerant of compromise

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sectarianism

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Recent Examples of sectarian
Adjective
Our political class clings to power, preserved by sectarian divides, prioritizing their survival over the well-being of the people. Sarah Al Asmar, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024 The attack unfolded in Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province plagued by persistent sectarian violence. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Quite the contrary, the image of the cross makes the war memorial sectarian. Robert Barnes, Anchorage Daily News, 20 June 2019 Lebanon’s unique sectarian make up and place in the region make its politics about local issues like jobs, infrastructure, and garbage collection as well as about regional rivalries and alliances. Ben Hubbard, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018 See all Example Sentences for sectarian 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sectarian
Adjective
  • But these conservationists were not always taken seriously by professional ornithologists, who often viewed them as parochial animal lovers and laughed at their efforts.
    Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There are literally thousands of other Americans worldwide who have dedicated their lives in similar ways to causes that are more consequential than parochial nationalism.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Spies have to deal with petty office politics like everyone else!
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking of petty, the W has embraced tension for its opening weekend by scheduling the first game between Chicago and Indiana, as well as the New York Liberty raising its championship banner before playing the Aces on May 17.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Shaikh said the swap is happening in the food hall's incubator section, where small businesses can get a stall and a six month lease to try out new concepts.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Many were small, but if the thunderstorm coincided with Santa Ana winds, the gusts could blow embers into the canyons, spreading the conflagration rapidly.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Get the most out of your galley kitchen with our guide to navigating the notoriously narrow floor plan in style By Elizabeth Stamp and Perri Ormont Blumberg All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Soon, we were told to go to the back of the train, where MTA workers were escorting us onto the narrow cat track to the escape stairs.
    Gillian Telling, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

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“Sectarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sectarian. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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