cult
Plural
cults
1
a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion
- The authorities investigated allegations of abuse within the cult.
- She was drawn into a cult during her vulnerable teenage years.
- The documentary exposed the secretive practices of the cult.
- Members of the cult isolated themselves from society to maintain their beliefs.
- After leaving the cult, she sought counseling to recover from the psychological impact of her experience.
2
a group of followers devoted to an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
- The cult attracted young followers eager to adopt its radical beliefs.
- She became part of a cult that valued isolation from mainstream society.
- The cult grew in numbers after the charismatic leader appeared.
- Cults often demand absolute loyalty from their followers.
- The cult held secretive gatherings away from public view.
3
an intense, often exaggerated interest or enthusiasm for a particular subject, figure, or activity
- The movie became a cult classic, gaining a devoted following.
- He developed a cult following for his unconventional music.
- The book gained cult status among fans of the genre.
- Some video games achieve cult popularity even without mainstream recognition.
- She had a cult obsession with the actor, following his every move.
4
a system of religious beliefs, practices, and rituals often centered around a particular leader or ideology
- The cult practiced rituals that were entirely different from mainstream religions.
- They followed the cult's doctrines as a way of life.
- The cult was centered around an ancient set of religious practices.
- New cults often create their own religious texts and teachings.
- The cult's rituals involved chanting and meditation.
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