| sect |
any group, esp. a religious group such as a denomination, that is united by a common belief, ritual, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| sectarian |
of, concerning, or typical of a sect, sects, or members of sects. [4 definitions] |
| sectary |
a member of a sect, esp. a dissenting sect. [2 definitions] |
| section |
any part of a whole, or a part that is separated from it or regarded as distinct from the whole. [9 definitions] |
| sectional |
of or relating to particular sections or regions. [3 definitions] |
| sectionalism |
an intense, sometimes excessive, regard for local interests or concerns. |
| sectionalize |
to divide into sections or regions. |
| sector |
an identifiable segment or part of a landscape, area, society, political system, or the like. [4 definitions] |
| secular |
of or concerning the world and material concerns as opposed to religious or spiritual concerns; temporal. [3 definitions] |
| secularism |
secular opinion or belief, esp. a system following a political or social philosophy that rejects religious faith. [2 definitions] |
| secularize |
to take away the religious aspects, associations, or ownership of. |
| secure |
free from fear or danger. [10 definitions] |
| securely |
in a manner that ensures safety. [2 definitions] |
| security |
freedom from danger; safety; protection. [7 definitions] |
| security blanket |
a blanket, toy, or the like carried by a child for a feeling of comfort and security. [2 definitions] |
| Security Council |
the council of the United Nations that is responsible for maintaining international peace and comprises five permanent and ten temporary members. |
| sedan |
a hard-topped automobile with a front and a back seat. [2 definitions] |
| sedan chair |
an enclosed chair mounted on two horizontal poles and carried by one person in front and one in back. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. [3 definitions] |
| sedation |
the reduction of emotional or physical excitation or disturbance, esp. by the administering of a drug. [2 definitions] |
| sedative |
causing tranquillity or calmness. [2 definitions] |