Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a particular religious or ideological sect

“The sectarian violence in the city was a major concern for the government.”

2. noun

a member of a particular religious or ideological sect

“Many sectarian groups have been accused of promoting hate speech.”

3. noun

a doctrine or set of principles characteristic of a particular sect

“The sectarian ideology of the group was based on a strict interpretation of the scripture.”