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sect vs coterie

coterie vs sect

sect and coterie both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sect Yes No No No
coterie Yes No No No
As nouns, coterie is a hypernym of sect; that is, coterie is a word with a broader meaning than sect:
  • sect: a dissenting clique
  • coterie: an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
Other hypernyms of sect include camp, clique, ingroup, inner circle, pack.
sect (noun) coterie (noun)
a dissenting clique an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
a subdivision of a larger religious group
Difference between sect and coterie

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