sekte

Definitions of sekte
  1. noun
    a subdivision of a larger religious group
    synonyms: geloofsgemeenschap
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    type of:
    erezaak, geloof, geloofsovertuiging, gewetenszaak, godsdienst, kloosterleven, religie
    an institution to express belief in a divine power
  2. noun
    a dissenting clique
    synonyms: geloofsgemeenschap
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    types:
    linkervleugel, linkervoet
    those who support varying degrees of social or political or economic change designed to promote the public welfare
    rechterhand, rechterkant, rechtervleugel, rechterzij, rechterzijde, rechts
    those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged
    type of:
    aanhang, binnenwacht, clan, consorten, kamp, konsoorten
    an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
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