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Answer : SECT
sect, religious sect, religious order – n
a subdivision of a larger religious group
A sect is a religious group that is a subset of a religion or denomination. Sects typically share the same beliefs as the religion that is their foundation but will have marked differences in some areas.
In history, religious sects have been at the center of new movements and radical changes. One early example was the Nazarenes, a group made up of Jesus’ followers after his death. While they were initially considered a Jewish sect, the Nazarenes have become known as the first Christians.
Today, sects are still prominent. One of the most well-known is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, more commonly referred to as Mormons. The Mormon sect eventually evolved into its own denomination of Christianity and continues to increase in followers.
Sects are often subsets of religions due to their perceived need for reform. As the sect grows, it becomes more established, builds a congregation, and becomes more accepted into the mainstream. At that point, it becomes a denomination.
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