sect

/sɛkt/
noun
  1. A group of people with shared religious, political, or philosophical beliefs that are often different from those of a larger group.
    • A small religious sect broke away from the main church over a disagreement about rituals.
    • The political sect held meetings in a private hall to discuss their ideas.
    • Some sects require members to follow strict rules about diet and dress.
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