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sect

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of sect

a group of people acting together within a larger group

one sect of medical researchers holds the minority view that the disease is not caused by that virus

Synonyms of sect

bloc, block, body, coalition, faction, party, set, side, wing

Words Related to sect

splinter, split

crew, gang, pack, team

denomination, persuasion

schism, scission

caucus, movement

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