큰 종교 집단에서 갈라져 나와 독자적인 신앙 체계를 가진 집단
A group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong.
예문:
"The small religious sect lived in a remote community away from modern society."
"Several new sects emerged during the period of religious reformation."
정치나 철학적 견해를 같이하는 극단적이거나 배타적인 소수 집단
A philosophical or political group, especially one regarded as extreme, dangerous, or exclusive.
예문:
"The political party was weakened by internal fighting between various radical sects."
"He was accused of leading a secretive sect within the academic department."