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cult

/kʌlt/

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noun

Secta, culto

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. "

El nuevo grupo de autoayuda se convirtió rápidamente en una secta, aislando a sus miembros de sus familias y exigiendo importantes contribuciones financieras.

religion group philosophy culture society

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noun

Culto

Devotion to a saint.

Examples :

"Her deep cult of Saint Jude inspired her to always pray for guidance. "

Su profundo culto a San Judas la inspiró a rezar siempre por guía.

religion theology

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noun

Culto, veneración

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. "

Las civilizaciones antiguas a menudo tenían cultos elaborados dedicados a sus diversos dioses.

religion mythology ritual culture theology history

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noun

Secta

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. "

La nueva secta religiosa que se separó de la iglesia bautista tiene creencias muy diferentes sobre la salvación.

religion theology doctrine culture

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noun

Culto

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. "

La comunidad de juegos en línea desarrolló un culto en torno a su streamer favorito, pasando horas mirándola y apoyándola.

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adjective

De culto

Of or relating to a cult.

Examples :

"The school's new fitness program has a cult following; many students are enthusiastic about it. "

El nuevo programa de fitness de la escuela tiene un seguimiento de culto; muchos estudiantes están entusiasmados con él.

religion group culture philosophy society

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adjective

De culto, disfrutado por un grupo pequeño y leal

Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.

Examples :

"a cult horror movie"

Una película de terror de culto

culture group entertainment style

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adjective

Fiel a la ideología del black metal o una manifestación estereotípica de esa subcultura

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. "

La música de la banda, con sus temas cultos de aislamiento y oscuridad, resonó fuertemente en un grupo específico de fans.

music culture style