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    Culte (en. Worship)

    /kʏlt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rituals and practices by which a deity is worshipped.
    The worship of the goddess Ishtar was extremely popular in antiquity.
    Le culte de la déesse Ishtar était extrêmement populaire dans l'Antiquité.
    The set of beliefs and practices of a religious group.
    Christian worship manifests through rituals like the mass.
    Le culte chrétien se manifeste à travers des rituels comme la messe.
    Rituals related to the veneration of idols or a sacred object.
    In some cultures, ancestor worship is a respected practice.
    Dans certaines cultures, le culte des ancêtres est une pratique respectée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cultus', which means culture, veneration.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cult of personality
    A phenomenon where an individual is excessively idolized and revered.
    culte de la personnalité
    to pay homage
    To practice rituals of veneration.
    faire le culte
    cult of fashion
    An excessive attachment and admiration for fashion trends.
    culte de la mode

    Related Words

    to worship
    To venerate or show intense love towards a deity or person.
    adorer
    ritual
    A series of actions performed in a determined order for a sacred purpose.
    rituel
    religion
    A system of beliefs and practices concerning the sacred.
    religion

    Slang Meanings

    A group or community with exaggerated beliefs.
    This group has often been labeled a cult by its detractors.
    Ce groupe a souvent été qualifié de culte par ses détracteurs.
    A fanatic concerning a movie, book, or musician.
    She is a true cultist of the movie 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.
    Elle est une vraie cultiste du film 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'.