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cult

Definition

  • noun: a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous
  • noun: formal religious veneration
  • synonyms: worship, homage

Examples

  • He criticizes the way journalists promote the 'cult of celebrity' in modern America. [=the tendency of people to care too much about famous people]

  • a 'cult of personality' = a 'personality cult'

  • The movie is a 'cult' hit/classic/favorite.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Because there was another plague... one that ravaged time itself... a plague whose origins can be traced back to one single moment. No cult. No investigation needed. The true catalyst for the destruction of mankind is standing before your eyes. I sent Cassie back to Spearhead in with the explicit (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8