What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wretched person belonging to religious faction (6)" mean?

The definition is "Wretched person". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="belonging to") + SECT (synonym="religious faction") = INSECT; definition: "Wretched person" The answer is INSECT.

Wretched person belonging to religious faction (6)

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