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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSectarian Violence
/sɛkˈtɛr.i.ən ˈvaɪ.ləns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Violence motivated by sectarian differences, often between religious or ethnic groups.
"The region has been plagued by sectarian violence for decades, leading to numerous casualties." - 2
Conflict or hostility arising from differences in beliefs or practices among sects.
"The sectarian violence in the area has created a deep divide among the communities."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'sectarian' originates from the Latin 'secta', meaning 'a way, a path', which evolved through Middle French into its current form. 'Violence' comes from the Latin 'violentia', meaning 'vehemence, impetuosity', reflecting a historical context of forceful actions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sectarian Violence" is said worldwide
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violence sectaire
Transliteration: violɑ̃s sɛktɛʁ
"La violence sectaire a causé de nombreuses pertes humaines."
konfessionelle Gewalt
Transliteration: kɔn.fɛs.si.oˈnɛ.lə ɡəˈvalt
"Die konfessionelle Gewalt hat die Region destabilisiert."
violenza settaria
Transliteration: vjolen.tsa setˈta.ri.a
"La violenza settaria ha portato a conflitti prolungati."
violencia sectaria
Transliteration: bi.o.len.θja sekˈta.ɾja
"La violencia sectaria ha afectado a muchas comunidades."
violência sectária
Transliteration: vi.oˈlẽ.si.a sekˈta.ɾi.a
"A violência sectária tem causado grande sofrimento."
सांप्रदायिक हिंसा
Transliteration: sāmpradāyik hiṁsā
"सांप्रदायिक हिंसा ने कई जीवन बर्बाद कर दिए।"
宗派暴力
Transliteration: zōngpài bàolì
"宗派暴力在该地区造成了严重后果。"
종파 폭력
Transliteration: jongpa pognyeok
"종파 폭력은 지역 사회에 큰 영향을 미쳤습니다."
宗派の暴力
Transliteration: sōha no bōryoku
"宗派の暴力は地域の安定を脅かしています。"
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