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sectarianism

[sek-tair-ee-uh-niz-uhm] / sɛkˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm /




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Iraq still faces many challenges, not least sectarianism, paramilitaries and Iranian meddling.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

Speaking to reporters in County Tyrone on Wednesday, O'Neill said politicians had a duty to call out all sectarianism.

From BBC May 28, 2025

And when a reporter like Sexton does enter the picture, sectarianism makes his job more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2023

But along with other Lebanese leaders, Berri was a focal point of protester anger during unprecedented, nationwide demonstrations in 2019, reflecting widespread outrage at corruption, sectarianism and bad governance.

From Reuters May 31, 2022

"You see," Brother Jack said with a grin, "we've always avoided these leaders, but the moment we start to advance on a broad front, sectarianism becomes a burden to be cast off. Any other suggestions?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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