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.