Rival and Sectarian

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Rival noun - One that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value.

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Sectarian and rival are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sectarian" instead an adjective "Rival".

Nearby Words: rivalry, rivaled, rivaling, rivalled

Sectarian adjective - Of or relating to or characteristic of a sect or sects.

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Rival and sectarian are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rival" instead an adjective "Sectarian".

Nearby Words: sect, sectarianism, sectary

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