The term "sect" has been replaced with the term "new religious movement."

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The term "sect" has not been replaced by "new religious movement"; rather, "new religious movement" is used to describe new religious groups, especially those that have emerged since the mid-20th century, while "sect" is still used in the study of religion but often refers to a group that has broken away from a larger, established religious tradition.

The Term "Sect" Has Been Replaced with the Term "New