The new sect attracted young people by emphasizing community service and modern interpretations of old rituals.

Travelers warned that the remote region was home to several secretive sects that rarely welcomed outsiders.

The surgeon explained that secting would be necessary to remove the tumor.

The Sect People were admired for their plain, no-nonsense speech that left no room for misunderstanding.

The sectants gathered at dusk to perform the ancient rites by the river.

When plotting points in three-dimensional space, choosing the wrong sectant can make it hard to determine the sign of each coordinate.

As a sectant, she refused to take part in interfaith discussions and insisted on keeping her group separate.