sectarianly
- adverb
- /sɛkˈtɛrɪənli/
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sectariamente
- He often argues sectarianly, causing divisions among his colleagues during discussions about policy.
- sectarianly mixed
Examples
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The future ability of the Association to serve the interests of its members and to maintain a measure of independence from the politicians hinged on its ability to elect a more representative and sectarianly balanced new Board.
Academic text (2000) -
This arrangement reflected the extent to which elections to sectarianly mixed economic bodies have become politicized in postwar Lebanon.
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The CCIAB is one of the few sectarianly mixed economic bodies to have by custom a Muslim and not a Christian president.
Academic text (2000) -
Is one to conclude from the above figures that until 1992 all of ALl's Boards of Directors were sectarianly unbalanced?
Academic text (2000) -
But if by it we mean a distribution of seats that corresponds to the sectarian composition of the ALI's members, then (in this respect) ALI's Boards of Directors were not sectarianly unbalanced.
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The political debate became contentious as candidates spoke sectarianly about their respective parties.
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In her speech, she addressed the audience sectarianly, emphasizing the importance of unity within her religious group.
Synonyms
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Causing disagreement or anger between people and groups
In a way that shows strong loyalty to one group and opposes others
In a way that causes a split in a group, often in a church
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Etymology
Sectarianly comes from sect, meaning 'a group with its own beliefs', and is like the word section, which means 'a part' or 'cut'. So to act sectarianly is to behave in a way that supports your own small group and not others, which creates division or shows unfair favour.