Cult

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌlt/

Cult (noun)

  1. A small group with strong beliefs, often seen as strange by others.
  2. Great admiration for something, often by a small group of people.
  3. A group of people who are very dedicated to a person or idea.

Examples

  • The cult gathered every week for their rituals.
  • Joining a cult can change a person's beliefs drastically.

Common collocations: join a cult, cult leader, cult ritual, cult following, cult status

Synonyms of Cult

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cult

  • referring to widely accepted practices
  • describing conventional or traditional beliefs