Cult: meaning, definitions and examples

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cult

 

[ kสŒlt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

popular culture

A group or movement exhibiting a devotion or excessive admiration for a particular thing or person.

Synonyms

devotion, fandom, obsession

Examples of usage

  • The film developed a cult following among fans.
  • He was a cult figure in the music industry.
Context #3 | Noun

negative connotation

A small religious group regarded as strange or sinister by the larger society.

Synonyms

clique, fringe group, sect

Examples of usage

  • The cult was known for its extreme beliefs and practices.
  • The authorities raided the cult compound.

Translations

Translations of the word "cult" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น culto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kult

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kultus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kult

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท culte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ culto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผlt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปฌํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kult

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kult

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ชๆ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kult

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trรบarhรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kult

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,401 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.