Kulto (en. Cult)

kool-toh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A group of people promoting a specific belief, doctrine, or ritual often not accepted by the wider society.

The cult is often characterized by their unusual practices and beliefs.

Ang kulto ay madalas na nakikilala sa kanilang mga kakaibang gawain at paniniwala.

The worship or recognition of a particular god or thing.

The cult of ancient people focused on worshipping nature gods.

Ang kulto ng mga sinaunang tao ay nakatuon sa pagsamba sa mga diyos ng kalikasan.

A method of organizing teachings or beliefs in a systematic way.

There is a cult that emphasizes the principles of love and peace.

Mayroong kulto na nagbibigay-diin sa mga prinsipyo ng pagmamahal at kapayapaan.

From the Spanish 'culto' meaning 'religious worship'.

religious cults

Refers to specific groups with their own teachings and beliefs.

mga kulto sa relihiyon

sect

A smaller group that breaks away from a larger worship or religion.

sekta

worship

The activity of respecting and recognizing a god or sacred thing.

pagsamba

a group of overly devout people who believe in their leader's doctrine even if it seems strange

There are so many people in his church, it's like a cult.

Daming mga tao sa simbahan niya, parang isang kulto na nga.

behavior of being overly conforming to trends or beliefs of others

Why are so many people following that new cult on social media?

Bakit ang daming sumusunod sa bagong kulto na yan sa social media?

people who seem to have no independent thought about the ideologies they believe in

Look at them, they seem like a cult, no independent opinion.

Tingnan mo, parang mga kulto sila, walang sariling opinyon.