From en.wiktionary.org:
** Catalan
*** Etymology
[ca].
*** Pronunciation
- [è] < !-- per GDLC, DNV; pronun not in DCVB -->
- [ca]
*** Noun
[f]
1. sect
** Latin
*** Etymology 1
**** Participle
[la]
1. [la]
**** Participle
[la]
1. [la]
*** Etymology 2
Probably from [la], perfect passive participle of [la], as in a distinct,
separate body or group (e.g., a religious, political, or philosophical sect).
See also the expression "[la] [la]" ("take one's way, travel"). Another
possibility is a derivation from [la], past participle [la].
**** Noun
[secta <1>]
1. a trodden or beaten way , pathway , mode , manner , method , principle [1]
2. a body of political principles , party , side , faction
3. [la] a doctrine , school , sect
***** Declension
[secta <1>]
***** Descendants
[top2]
- [ca]
- [en]
- [fr]
- [gl]
- [it]
- [fro]
- [pt]
- [ro]
- [es]
[bottom]
*** References
- [R:L&S]
- [R:Elementary Lewis]
- [R:du Cange]
- [R:Gaffiot]
- [R:M&A]
References:
[1]. https://latinlexicon.org/definition.php?p1=1014971
** Spanish
*** Etymology
[es].
*** Pronunciation
[+< audio:LL-Q1321 (spa)-AdrianAbdulBaha-secta.wav < a:Colombia>>]
*** Noun
[f]
1. sect
2. cult
**** Related terms
{{col|es |sectario<g:m> |sectaria<g:f> |sectarismo<g:m> }}
*** Further reading
- [R:es:DRAE]