sect

• Subdivision au sein d'une tradition religieuse plus large, souvent avec des croyances ou pratiques particulières, ou faction dissidente qui s'est séparée du groupe principal.

A noun referring to a subgroup within a larger religious tradition, often with distinct beliefs or practices, or a dissenting faction that has broken away from a main group.

1. Religious subgroupB2formal

   A smaller group within a larger religion, often with distinct beliefs or practices.

   Secte religieuse

   • The sect broke away from the main church over doctrinal differences.
   • Members of the sect follow a strict set of rules.
   • Historians study the origins of this ancient sect.

   Synonymescultdenominationfactionoffshootorderschool

2. Dissenting cliqueC1formal

   A small group of people who hold different opinions from the larger group, often in a political or social context.

   Clique dissidente

   • A small sect within the party opposed the new policy.
   • The sect was known for its radical views.
   • They formed a sect that rejected mainstream ideas.

   Synonymesbloccabalcaucuscliquecoteriefactionoffshootwing