sect
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Unlike their Arab Sunni neighbors, Omanis belong to the Ibadite sect, an early secession from mainstream Islam known for its moderate and egalitarian tendencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A meetinghouse stood at the center of every village created by the Shakers, the separatist and celibate Christian religious sect founded in the 18th century that was devoted to communal living and simple, functional design.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Wednesday's decision means liquidation proceedings will begin and the sect will no longer benefit from tax exemption, although the group can still appeal to the top court.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
The narrative begins with a religious ritual that situates her as a member of Syria’s minority Alawite sect, a variant of Shi’a Islam.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
He was cared for by a group of Jansenists, Catholics who belonged to a sect based largely on a hatred of the Jesuit order.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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Human Geography - Middle School
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