Meaning & Definition of Cult in English
English⟶
Cult
/kəlt/
noun
1. Followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
synonym:
- cult
2. An interest followed with exaggerated zeal
- "He always follows the latest fads"
- "It was all the rage that season"
synonym:
- fad,
- craze,
- furor,
- furore,
- cult,
- rage
3. Followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
synonym:
- cult
4. A religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
- "It was a satanic cult"
synonym:
- cult
5. A system of religious beliefs and rituals
- "Devoted to the cultus of the blessed virgin"
synonym:
- cult,
- cultus,
- religious cult