"Sects" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Sects" Meaning

A portion or section, especially of a totalitarian state, where members live a uniformly simple life and observe the principles of a particular lifestyle or philosophy.

For example:
"The health food sect follows a strict vegetarian diet."

Or, a division within a religion, organization, or nation that has a distinct set of principles or practices that differ from those of the larger group.

Example:
"There are many Christian sects, each with its own unique traditions."

Or, a branch or group of plants or animals that can reproduce with one another, often with distinct characteristics.

Example:
"The new plant is a new sect of the genus our protagonist found."

In general, a sect can also imply exclusivity and occasional insularity or radicalism.

Example:
"The isolationism of the group made it difficult to understand the other sect members."

"Sects" Examples

They are a group of fundamentalist Christians who believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible.
The followers of the Mahayana sect in Buddhism believe in the divinity of the Bodhisattva.
The rover vehicle that will be built in this new project is predicted to be the most modern among all NASA's existing Mars rovers.
It is a movement that advocates anarchy and opposes the existing social and political order in society today.
The entrepreneurs that grows to be a billion-dollar corporation overnight are a sect that take enormous risks.