Meaning
sect
In a sentence
Quel gruppo sembra una setta molto chiusa.
That group seems like a very closed sect.
Hai mai sentito parlare di quella setta?
Have you ever heard of that sect?
Non voglio entrare in una setta strana.
I don't want to join a strange sect.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| setta | feminine · singular |
| sette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually negative: it suggests manipulation or fanaticism. For a neutral religious group, use gruppo religioso or confessione.
- Not to be confused with sette, the plural of setta, or with the English loanword set in technical contexts.
- Common in news and everyday speech; in formal or legal contexts, gruppo settario may sound more precise.