sectarianism

Other forms: sectarianisms

Definitions of sectarianism
  1. noun
    a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
    “he condemned religious sectarianism”
    synonyms: denominationalism
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    type of:
    insularity, narrow-mindedness, narrowness
    an inclination to criticize opposing opinions or shocking behavior
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