"bisectarian" meaning in English

See bisectarian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more bisectarian [comparative], most bisectarian [superlative]
Etymology: bi- + sectarian Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bi|sectarian}} bi- + sectarian Head templates: {{en-adj}} bisectarian (comparative more bisectarian, superlative most bisectarian)
  1. Pertaining to sectarianism regarding exactly two sects. Synonyms: bi-sectarian
    Sense id: en-bisectarian-en-adj-D32Ojh4B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bi-

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