subsect
/ˈsʌbˌsɛkt/
noun
- A smaller group or division within a larger group, especially in a religious, political, or philosophical context.
- The philosophy club split into a subsect that focused on ancient Greek thinkers.
- Within the larger church, a subsect formed around a new interpretation of the scripture.
- The main political party had a small subsect that disagreed with its leadership.
Antonyms