unsectarian

/' nsek'te ri n/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not restricted to one sect, school, or party: Describes something that is not limited to or associated with a single religious denomination, philosophical school, or political group. It implies inclusivity and a broad, non-partisan approach.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The school promotes an unsectarian approach to religious studies.
  • They sought unsectarian advice that considered all philosophical viewpoints.
  • The charity's work is strictly unsectarian and serves people of all faiths.

Advanced Usage

• "unsectarian atmosphere": An environment free from the influence or bias of any particular sect.

  • The community center fosters an unsectarian atmosphere for discussion.

• "unsectarian interest": A broad, general interest not confined to a specific doctrine.

  • His unsectarian interest in spirituality led him to study many traditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Nonsectarian (adj): A more common synonym with identical meaning.
  • The hospital is a nonsectarian institution.

Synonyms

• Ecumenical: Promoting unity among different Christian churches; by extension, promoting broad religious unity.
• Interdenominational: Involving different religious denominations.
• Nonpartisan: Not biased toward any particular party or group.

Antonyms

• Sectarian: Adhering or confined to the ideas of a particular sect or group; parochial.
• Partisan: Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause or group.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not restricted to one sect or school or party
   • religious training in a nonsectarian atmosphere
   • nonsectarian colleges
   • a wide and unsectarian interest in religion- Bertrand Russell

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• nonsectarian