Sectes (en. Sects)

/sɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A group of people united by a doctrine, often considered deviant or non-orthodox.

He was attracted to a sect that promotes radical ideas.

Il a été attiré par une secte qui prône des idées radicales.

A religious organization that separates from a larger religion.

Sects often present an alternative teaching to established dogmas.

Les sectes présentent souvent un enseignement alternatif aux dogmes établis.

A belief movement often centered around a charismatic leader.

Members of the sect follow their leader blindly.

Les membres de la secte suivent leur leader aveuglément.

The word 'sect' comes from the Latin 'secta' which means 'following' or 'way'.

religious sect

A religious group considered non-orthodox.

secte religieuse

to leave a sect

Leaving a sectarian group.

sortir d'une secte

to be under the influence of a sect

Being manipulated by a sect.

être sous l'emprise d'une secte

cult

A system of beliefs and practices often linked to a sectarian group.

culte

doctrine

A set of beliefs or teachings.

doctrine

charisma

Quality of a leader capable of attracting followers.

charisme

Unconventional movement often criticized.

This organization is often referred to as a sect by journalists.

Cette organisation est souvent qualifiée de secte par les journalistes.

Closed group to outside ideas.

It seems like a sect because they don’t talk to anyone outside their group.

On dirait que c'est une secte, car ils ne parlent à personne en dehors de leur groupe.