minority sect

Definitions

A religious or ideological group that constitutes a smaller portion of a larger population or parent tradition.

A subgroup within a larger belief system that holds distinct doctrines or practices and represents a numerical minority.

Examples

The minority sect faced significant social pressure due to their unique religious practices.

Historians have long studied how this minority sect managed to preserve its traditions despite centuries of persecution.

The government passed new legislation to ensure the rights of every minority sect within the country are protected.

Synonyms

fringe group splinter sect dissident group small denomination sectarian faction marginalized group breakaway sect

Antonyms

majority religion mainstream faith dominant sect established church state religion major denomination prevailing belief system