subsect

/ˈsʌbˌsɛkt/
noun
  1. 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.
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