"polysectarian" meaning in All languages combined

See polysectarian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more polysectarian [comparative], most polysectarian [superlative]
Etymology: From poly- + sectarian. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|sectarian}} poly- + sectarian Head templates: {{en-adj}} polysectarian (comparative more polysectarian, superlative most polysectarian)
  1. Composed of many sects.
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