a group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs (often regarded as heretical) from those of a larger group to which they belong.

a group formed for a specific purpose or interest.

एक समूह जो किसी विशेष उद्देश्य या रुचि के लिए बना होता है।

English Usage: The scientific sect gathered to discuss their new findings.

Hindi Usage: वैज्ञानिक संप्रदाय अपनी नई खोजों पर चर्चा करने के लिए इकट्ठा हुआ।