Secta (en. Sect)

/ˈsek.ta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A group that follows a specific doctrine or belief, often considered outside the norm.

The sect limited interactions with the outside world.

La secta limitaba las interacciones con el mundo exterior.

An organization that uses control methods over its members.

Some experts believe that the sect uses psychological manipulation techniques.

Algunos expertos consideran que la secta utiliza técnicas de manipulación psicológica.

A religious group that has separated from a larger religion.

This group originated as a sect within Christianity.

Este grupo se originó como una secta dentro del cristianismo.

From the Latin 'secta', which means 'following' or 'path'.

to follow a sect

To be part of a sect and accept its doctrines.

seguir una secta

to leave a sect

To stop belonging to a sect.

salir de una secta

in the clutches of a sect

To be under the control or influence of a sect.

en las garras de una secta

cult

A group that worships a deity or leader, often with unconventional practices.

culto

fanaticism

Extreme adherence to an idea or belief, which does not tolerate criticism.

fanatismo

doctrine

Set of principles or norms followed in a group.

doctrina

Closed circle of followers

That group is just a sect of fanatics.

Ese grupo es solo una secta de fanáticos.

Pejorative term for a strange group

I don't understand why he joined that sect.

No entiendo por qué se unió a esa secta.