Sekta (en. Sect)

sek-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people with unique beliefs or teachings separate from mainstream religion.
Many sects have emerged around the world with their own beliefs.
Maraming sekta ang umusbong sa buong mundo na may kanya-kanyang paniniwala.
A sub-category or division within a religion.
The sect of Buddhists also has different schools and traditions.
Ang sekta ng mga Buddhista ay mayroon ding iba't ibang paaralan at tradisyon.
A group united for a similar purpose or ideology.
The slaves formed their own sect to fight for their rights.
Ang mga alipin ay bumuo ng kanilang sekta upang ipaglaban ang kanilang mga karapatan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sect of the captivated
A group of people who gather others to join their beliefs.
sekta ng mga nabighani
became a sect
Became part or member of a particular sect.
naging sekta

Related Words

religion
A system of beliefs and rituals that connects a person to supernatural powers.
relihiyon
doctrine
Principles established by a sect or religion.
doktrina

Slang Meanings

a group of people with unusual beliefs or practices
Those people you see in the park praying weirdly might just be a cult.
Baka sekta lang yung mga nakikita mo sa park na nagdarasal ng kakaiba.
a group of shared ideas or rules of people that sometimes seem funny
My friends are such a cult; they're all about conspiracy theories.
Sobrang sekta ng mga kaibigan ko, lahat sila puro mga conspiracy theory.