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    Secte (en. Sect)

    /sɛkt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A religious or philosophical group considered deviant from a dominant religion or doctrine.
    This sect attracts people seeking spirituality.
    Cette secte attire des personnes en quête de spiritualité.
    An organization or movement that exerts a negative influence on its members.
    The news about this sect highlights its manipulation methods.
    Les nouvelles sur cette secte mettent en lumière ses méthodes de manipulation.
    A closed group that advocates often extreme beliefs.
    He left the sect after realizing the danger of its teachings.
    Il a quitté la secte après avoir compris la dangerosité de ses enseignements.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'secta', meaning 'way', 'path'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a member of a sect
    Being part of a group with specific beliefs that may be marginalized.
    être membre d'une secte
    to break up a sect
    Dismantling a cult organization.
    casser une secte
    cult manipulation
    Psychological influence exerted by a sect on its members.
    manipulation sectaire

    Related Words

    cult
    Religious group, often with characteristics of extreme devotion.
    culte
    doctrine
    Set of beliefs or teachings of a group.
    doctrine
    proselytism
    The act of leading someone to adopt a belief or religion.
    prosélytisme

    Slang Meanings

    Very closed group
    One should not approach this kind of sect; it's a very closed group.
    Il ne faut pas s'approcher de ce genre de secte, c'est un groupe très fermé.
    Extreme movement
    It is said that this movement has sect-like tendencies.
    On dit que ce mouvement a des tendances sectaires.