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cult in WordNet English dictionary
noun- an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
"he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season"
fad craze furor furore cult rage
- a system of religious beliefs and rituals
"devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin"
cult cultus religious cult
- a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
"it was a satanic cult"
cult
- followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
cult
- followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
cult
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