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Cultist: meaning, definitions and examples

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cultist

 

[ หˆkสŒltษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

group member

A cultist is a person who is a member of a cult, which is typically a group with practices and beliefs that diverge significantly from the mainstream. Cultists often follow a charismatic leader and may be involved in radical or fringe beliefs. Their devotion to the cult may involve isolation from society and other social circles. Cultists can participate in rituals and practices that reinforce their commitment to the group and its ideologies.

Synonyms

adherent, devotee, follower, zealot

Examples of usage

  • The cultist attended meetings every week.
  • She was raised as a cultist in a secluded community.
  • Many cultists believe in extreme doctrines.
  • The cultist's loyalty to the leader was unquestionable.

Translations

Translations of the word "cultist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cultista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคชเฅเคฐเคฆเคพเคฏเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kultist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kultis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kultysta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒˆไฟก่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cultiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cultista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผltist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปฌํŠธ ์‹ ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulturnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kultista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‚ชๆ•™ๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kultist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kultisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒะปัŒั‚ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒขแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kultist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cultista

Etymology

The term 'cultist' derives from the word 'cult,' which dates back to the Latin 'cultus,' meaning 'care' or 'worship.' Originally, 'cult' referred to the worship of deities or religious observance. However, over time, it has taken on a more negative connotation, often associated with fringe groups that engage in extreme practices. The word gained popularity in the mid-20th century as sociologists and psychologists studied various minority and unconventional religious groups. As a result, 'cultist' became a term used to describe individuals affiliated with these often controversial organizations, which are marked by their intense loyalty and sometimes extreme beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,854, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.