sectarianize
/sɛkˈtɛriəˌnaɪz/
verb
- To make something divided or influenced by strong loyalty to a particular religious or political group.
- Efforts to sectarianize the school system were rejected by parents who wanted inclusive education.
- The extremist group tried to sectarianize the local community by spreading hateful messages.
- Some politicians deliberately sectarianize public debates to gain support from their own group.
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