Sectarianism definition

Sectarianism means the belief that a ground such as religion, political opinion, language, nationality or national or ethnic origin justifies contempt for a person or a group of persons, or the notion of superiority of a person or a group of persons.

Examples of Sectarianism in a sentence

  • Towards an Agreed and Reconciled Future (2016), Tackling the Scourge of Sectarianism in Irish Society (2017), Inclusion and Reconciliation in A New Ireland (2019).

  • Sectarianism in Northern Ireland has resulted from Catholics and Protestants relating inappropriately to each other due to division over beliefs, attitudes and culture.

  • Sectarianism and sectarian segregation remain major barriers in the north to building a shared and better future.