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Cult
01
a group of people with extreme religious views who are separate from any established religion
Examples
The authorities investigated allegations of abuse within the cult.
She was drawn into a cult during her vulnerable teenage years.
02
a group of followers devoted to an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
Examples
The cult attracted young followers eager to adopt its radical beliefs.
She became part of a cult that valued isolation from mainstream society.
03
an intense, often exaggerated interest or enthusiasm for a particular subject, figure, or activity
Examples
The movie became a cult classic, gaining a devoted following.
He developed a cult following for his unconventional music.
04
a system of religious beliefs, practices, and rituals often centered around a particular leader or ideology
Examples
The cult practiced rituals that were entirely different from mainstream religions.
They followed the cult's doctrines as a way of life.
Lexical Tree
cultism
cultist
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