🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

종파의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jongpa-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sectarian/sɛkˈtɛəriən/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"종파의 갈등은 지역에서 광범위한 폭력을 초래했습니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects.

    "The sectarian conflict has led to widespread violence in the region."
As noun
  1. 1

    A member of a sect.

    "The sectarian was deeply committed to the beliefs of his group."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sectarian' originates from the Latin word 'secta', meaning 'a way, a course, or a faction', which evolved through Middle French 'sectaire'. It has been used since the 19th century to describe divisions based on sects, particularly in religious contexts.

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