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cult
Definitions
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1
noun
A
system
of
religious
veneration
and
devotion
directed
toward
a
particular
figure
or
object
,
often
with
a
small
but
passionate
group
of
followers
.
The
cult
gathered
every
week
to
worship
their
leader
.
Many
people
joined
the
cult
seeking
spiritual
enlightenment
.
The
cult's
practices
were
considered
unusual
by
outsiders
.
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2
noun
A
misplaced
or
excessive
admiration
for
a
particular
person
or
thing
.
The
cult
of
celebrity
can
be
overwhelming
in
modern
society
.
There
is
a
cult
of
personality
surrounding
the
famous
actor
.
The
cult
of
the
new
technology
quickly
spread
among
enthusiasts
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
cultus
Originally meant
care, cultivation, worship
Background
The word 'cult' comes from the Latin 'cultus', which means care or worship. It originally referred to the act of worship or religious devotion. Over time, it came to describe groups with intense devotion to a particular figure or idea.