教団
Meanings
1
religious organization; religious order
Refers to an organized religious body, such as a church, sect, or religious order. Often used in formal or news contexts.
That religious organization has many followers nationwide.
The new religious order rapidly expanded its influence.
Usage patterns
- 〈教団〉を設立するto found/establish a religious organization
He founded a new religious organization.
- 〈教団〉に入信するto convert to/join a religious organization
She converted and joined that religious organization.
- 〈教団〉から脱退するto leave/withdraw from a religious organization
He left the religious organization a few years later.
- 〈教団〉の信者a believer/follower of a religious organization
The believers of that religious organization are spread throughout the country.