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- [sek-tuh-ree]
- /ˈsɛk tə ri/
- /ˈsek.tə.rɪ/
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- [sek-tuh-ree]
- /ˈsɛk tə ri/
Definitions of sectary word
- noun plural sectary a member of a particular sect, especially an adherent of a religious body regarded as heretical or schismatic. 1
- noun plural sectary a Protestant of nonconformist denomination, especially a minor one. 1
- noun plural sectary a person zealously devoted to a particular sect. 1
- noun sectary a member of a sect, esp a person who belongs to a religious sect that is regarded as heretical or schismatic 0
- noun sectary a person excessively devoted to a particular sect 0
- noun sectary a member of a Nonconformist denomination, esp one that is small 0
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Origin of sectary
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Medieval Latin sectārius, equivalent to sect(a) sect + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Sectary
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sectary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sectary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sectary
noun sectary
- bootlicker — to seek the favor or goodwill of in a servile, degraded way; toady to.
- catechumen — a person, esp in the early Church, undergoing instruction prior to baptism
- disciple — Religion. one of the 12 personal followers of Christ. one of the 70 followers sent forth by Christ. Luke 10:1. any other professed follower of Christ in His lifetime.
- dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
- dissident — a person who dissents.
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