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sectarian [sekˈteriən, Brit -ˈteər-] ADJ

sectarian

sectário(-a)

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One of the important traits of this period is a spirit of harmony between orthodox and sectarian forms. en.wikipedia.org

In 2006, sectarian violence led to 300 deaths. en.wikipedia.org

The tendency to vote on sectarian lines and the proportions of each religious denomination ensured that there would never be a change of government. en.wikipedia.org

Influenced by white missionaries, the members of the different denominations became strictly sectarian in their practice. en.wikipedia.org

During most of this period, the dynasties and their rulers were primarily engaged in familial, regional, and occasionally sectarian disputes. en.wikipedia.org

He also successfully pushed to end the university's practice of holding sectarian religious convocations. en.wikipedia.org

Pierce never lost sight of politics during his travels, commenting regularly on the nation's growing sectarian conflict. en.wikipedia.org

There continued to be religious discrimination and sectarian tension in society during the period covered by this report. en.wikipedia.org

The uprising has sectarian undertones, though neither faction in the conflict has described sectarianism as playing a major role. en.wikipedia.org

Military activity was seen as counterproductive since its effect was to further entrench the sectarian divisions. en.wikipedia.org

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