noun Download 🔗Share A group or sect of people with a deviant religious, philosophical or cultural identity, often existing on the margins of society or exploitative towards its members. Examples : "The new self-help group quickly became a cult, isolating its members from their families and demanding significant financial contributions. " religion group philosophy culture society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Devotion to a saint. Examples : "Her deep cult of Saint Jude inspired her to always pray for guidance. " religion theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The veneration and religious rites given to a deity, esp. in a historical polytheistic context. Examples : "Ancient civilizations often had elaborate cults dedicated to their various gods. " religion mythology ritual culture theology history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A religion that evolved out of another religion but has become a different religion through developing a radically different theology. Examples : "The new religious cult that branched off from the Baptist church has very different beliefs about salvation. " religion theology doctrine culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A group of people having an obsession with or intense admiration for a particular activity, idea, person or thing. Examples : "The online gaming community developed a cult around their favorite streamer, spending hours watching and supporting her. " group culture religion philosophy society organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Of or relating to a cult. Examples : "The school's new fitness program has a cult following; many students are enthusiastic about it. " religion group culture philosophy society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Enjoyed by a small, loyal group. Examples : "a cult horror movie" culture group entertainment style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share True to the ideology of black metal or a stereotypical manifestation of that subculture. Examples : "The band's music, with its cult themes of isolation and darkness, resonated strongly with a specific group of fans. " music culture style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading