Sectas (en. Sects)

/ˈsektas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A group of people who share beliefs or practices distinct from the norm.

Cults often attract individuals seeking new spiritual experiences.

Las sectas suelen atraer a personas en busca de nuevas experiencias espirituales.

Groups that practice uncommon or extreme rites and beliefs.

The cult was criticized for its mind control methods over its members.

La secta fue criticada por sus métodos de control mental sobre sus miembros.

Organizations that have a hierarchical structure and exert strong control over their members.

Some cults impose very strict rules on their followers.

Algunas sectas imponen reglas muy estrictas a sus seguidores.

From the Latin 'secta', which refers to a group of followers of a doctrine or belief.

to leave a cult

To stop belonging to a sectarian group.

salir de una secta

recruitment by cults

Process through which new members are attracted to a cult.

reclutamiento de sectas

mind control in cults

Techniques used by cults to manipulate and control their members.

control mental en sectas

cult

A group that follows a religion or doctrine often considered non-traditional.

culto

doctrine

A set of beliefs upheld and promoted by a cult or religion.

doctrina

manipulation

The act of influencing someone in a deceptive or unethical manner.

manipulación

harmful cult

That harmful cult recruited several young people from the community.

Esa secta dañina reclutó a varios jóvenes de la comunidad.

religious fanatics

Religious fanatics are sometimes considered as cults.

Los fanáticos religiosos a veces son considerados como sectas.