sectarian

BrE /ˈsektərɪən/ AmE /ˈsɛktrɪən/

adjective en → es

1 RELIGIOUS DIVISIONS [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to or caused by a division within a religion, especially one that is based on differences in beliefs and practices

sectario, de división religiosa

  • sectarian conflict
  • sectarian tensions

Collocations sectarian violence · sectarian strife

  • The city has been torn apart by sectarian violence.

    La ciudad ha sido desgarrada por violencia sectaria.

2 POLITICAL DIVISIONS [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or caused by a division within a political group, especially one that is based on differences in beliefs and practices

sectario, de división política

  • sectarian politics
  • sectarian disputes

Collocations sectarian interests · sectarian agendas

  • The political parties are engaged in sectarian disputes.

    Las partidos políticos están involucrados en disputas sectarias.