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cultism

 

[ หˆkสŒltษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

belief system

Cultism refers to the practices, beliefs, or rituals associated with a cult. A cult typically features a group of individuals who share common ideologies that may deviate significantly from the established norms of society. Members often demonstrate a strong allegiance to a charismatic leader and are frequently isolated from external influences. Cultism can lead to harmful behaviors as followers may be manipulated into adhering strictly to the group's doctrines, often at the cost of their personal freedoms and relationships.

Synonyms

discipleship, fanaticism, sectarianism

Examples of usage

  • The rise of cultism in the community has raised concerns among local leaders.
  • She became involved in cultism after seeking answers to life's big questions.
  • The documentary explored the darker sides of cultism and its impact on families.
  • Cultism can often thrive in environments of despair and uncertainty.

Translations

Translations of the word "cultism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cultismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคฅเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kultismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kultisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะพะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kultyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒˆไธป็พฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cultisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cultismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผltรงรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปฌํŠธ์ฃผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kultismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kultizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ชๆ•™ไธปไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kulturnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kultismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ัˆั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kultizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cultismo

Word origin

The term 'cultism' derives from the word 'cult', which originates from the Latin 'cultus', meaning 'care' or 'adoration'. The evolution of the word has shifted from its original connotation of worship or cultivation to a more negative implication suggesting a group that operates outside socially accepted norms. In the 19th century, 'cult' began to be associated with religious movements that were considered unorthodox or deviant. As society progressed into the 20th century, the emergence of various new religious movements further popularized the term, often linked to extreme devotion, isolation, and manipulation. Cultism has become a lens through which both sociologists and the general public examine the behavior and influence of such groups, emphasizing the psychological and social dynamics at play.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,537, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.