sect (B2)
カタカナ: セクト
IPA: /sɛkt/
Definition
A group of people with beliefs or behavior that differ from those of the larger, more established group to which they belong.
意味: より大きな、確立されたグループから分かれ、独自の信念や行動様式を持つ集団。
Examples / 例文
The study examined the historical development of a new religious sect. — その研究は新しい宗教的宗派の歴史的発展を調査した。
Many people are wary of joining a sect due to negative stereotypes. — 多くの人は否定的な固定観念のために、セクトに参加することを警戒している。
He was born into a strict sect that emphasized communal living. — 彼は共同生活を重視する厳格な宗派に生まれた。
Sect の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Sect:
How to Use Sect
- sect of (prepositional phrase)
- To indicate belonging to a larger group or category. — "This is a small sect of Buddhism."
- sectarian (adjective)
- Relating to or characteristic of a sect, especially in being narrow-minded or bigoted. — "The conflict had strong sectarian undertones."
See "Sect" in the English dictionary
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