Cult: meaning, definitions and examples
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cult
[ kสlt ]
religious
A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object.
Synonyms
religious group, sect, sectarian group
Examples of usage
- Cult members gathered to worship their leader.
- She was raised in a cult that believed in multiple gods.
- The cult practiced rituals to honor their deity.
popular culture
A group or movement exhibiting a devotion or excessive admiration for a particular thing or person.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The film developed a cult following among fans.
- He was a cult figure in the music industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "cult" in other languages:
๐ต๐น culto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Kult
๐ฎ๐ฉ kultus
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะปัั
๐ต๐ฑ kult
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใซใ
๐ซ๐ท culte
๐ช๐ธ culto
๐น๐ท kรผlt
๐ฐ๐ท ์ปฌํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจุงุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kult
๐ธ๐ฐ kult
๐จ๐ณ ้ชๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ kult
๐ฎ๐ธ trรบarhรณpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kult
๐ฒ๐ฝ culto
Etymology
The word 'cult' originated from the Latin word 'cultus', which means 'care' or 'adoration'. Originally, the term was used in the context of religious worship. Over time, 'cult' has come to be associated with various forms of devotion, both positive and negative. In modern usage, it can refer to religious groups, popular trends, or even fanaticism. The history of cults is complex and diverse, with different interpretations and meanings in different cultural contexts.
See also: cultivate, culture, cultured, enculturation, occult.