Definition of sectarian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
2
: limited in character or scope : parochial
sectarian
nounDefinition of sectarian (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an adherent of a sect
2
: a narrow or bigoted person
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