Noun: cult kúlt- Followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
- Followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
- A religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
"it was a satanic cult" - A system of religious beliefs and rituals
"devoted to the cult of the Blessed Virgin"; - cultus, religious cult - An interest followed with exaggerated zeal
"he always follows the latest cults"; - fad, craze, furor [N. Amer], furore, rage Adjective: cult kúlt- Enjoyed by a small, loyal group
"a cult film"
Derived forms: cults Type of: belief, faith, fashion, organised religion [Brit], organized religion, religion, religious belief Encyclopedia: Cult, Haute-Saone |