Sectarian

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /sÉ›kˈtɛəriÉ™n/
• US IPA: /sÉ›kˈtÉ›riÉ™n/
• Rhymes: -ɛəriÉ™n

Origin

From Medieval Latin sectarius + -an

Full definition of sectarian

Adjective

1. Of, or relating to a sect.We were discussing solutions to the sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shias.
2. Dogmatic or partisan.
3. Parochial or narrow-minded.
4. Bigoted.

Antonyms

• nonsectarian

Noun

1. A member of a sect.
2. A bigot.

Related terms

• sectarianism
• sectarianize

Anagrams

• ascertain, Cartesian, cartesian, craniates, intracase