nounπShareA 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."The new self-help group quickly became a cult, isolating its members from their families and demanding significant financial contributions. "religiongroupphilosophyculturesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDevotion to a saint."Her deep cult of Saint Jude inspired her to always pray for guidance. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe veneration and religious rites given to a deity, esp. in a historical polytheistic context."Ancient civilizations often had elaborate cults dedicated to their various gods. "religionmythologyritualculturetheologyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA religion that evolved out of another religion but has become a different religion through developing a radically different theology."The new religious cult that branched off from the Baptist church has very different beliefs about salvation. "religiontheologydoctrinecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA group of people having an obsession with or intense admiration for a particular activity, idea, person or thing."The online gaming community developed a cult around their favorite streamer, spending hours watching and supporting her. "groupculturereligionphilosophysocietyorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf or relating to a cult."The school's new fitness program has a cult following; many students are enthusiastic about it. "religiongroupculturephilosophysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareEnjoyed by a small, loyal group."a cult horror movie"culturegroupentertainmentstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareTrue to the ideology of black metal or a stereotypical manifestation of that subculture."The band's music, with its cult themes of isolation and darkness, resonated strongly with a specific group of fans. "musicculturestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
