Noun Definition

cult

1.Definition: a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false

"It was a satanic cult"

Category: General

2.Definition: a system of religious beliefs and rituals

"Devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin"

Related Noun(s):cultus

Category: General

3.Definition: an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

Related Noun(s):craze, fad, furor, furore, rage

Category: General

4.Definition: followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices

Category: General

5.Definition: followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader

Category: General