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secta

sect

noun SEK-tah Rare
People & Society Religion

Also means

cult

Usage Note

Secta covers both formal religious sects and more loosely organized cults. In modern Spanish it often carries a negative connotation implying manipulation or isolation. The adjective sectario describes someone with a narrow, partisan mindset beyond a religious context.

Examples

"La secta tenía miles de seguidores."

Natural Translation

The sect had thousands of followers.

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