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Sectarianism
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the intense devotion to a particular religious or political sect, often leading to prejudice or discrimination against members of other sects
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Sectarianism has been a persistent challenge in regions marked by religious diversity, leading to tensions and conflicts between different religious communities.
The history of sectarianism in Northern Ireland has deep roots, with divisions between Catholic nationalists and Protestant unionists contributing to decades of violence and unrest.
