What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wretched person who's joined religious movement? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Wretched". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + SECT (synonym="having joined a religious movement") = INSECT; definition: "of ‘a contemptible" The answer is INSECT.

Wretched person who's joined religious movement? (6)

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