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Definition of Cult
1. Noun. Followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices.
Specialized synonyms: Macumba, Obeah, Obi, Rastafarian, Voodoo, Rastafari, Rastas, Wicca
Member holonyms: Cultist
Derivative terms: Cultist
2. Noun. An interest followed with exaggerated zeal. "It was all the rage that season"
Generic synonyms: Fashion
Derivative terms: Crazy, Faddist, Faddy
3. Noun. Followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
Specialized synonyms: Cargo Cult
Member holonyms: Cultist
Derivative terms: Cultist
4. Noun. A religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false. "It was a satanic cult"
5. Noun. A system of religious beliefs and rituals. "Devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin"
Generic synonyms: Faith, Religion, Religious Belief
Specialized synonyms: Cargo Cult, Macumba, Obeah, Obi, Rastafarianism, Hoodooism, Vodoun, Voodoo, Voodooism
Derivative terms: Cultist
Definition of Cult
1. n . Attentive care; homage; worship.
Definition of Cult
1. Noun. A group of people with a religious, philosophical or cultural identity sometimes viewed as a sect, often existing on the margins of society or exploitative towards its members. ¹
2. Noun. Devotion to a saint. ¹
3. Adjective. Of, or relating to a cult. ¹
4. Adjective. Enjoyed by a small, loyal group. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cult
1. a religious society [n -S] : CULTISH [adj]
Medical Definition of Cult
1. A system of beliefs and rituals based on dogma or religious teachings and characterised by devoted adherents who display a readiness to obey, an unrealistic idealization of the leader, an abandonment of personal ambition and goals, and an eschewing of traditional societal values. Origin: L. Cultus, an honoring, adoration (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cult
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