Synonyms of cult

Noun


1. cult, religion, faith, organized religion

usage: followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices

2. fad, craze, furor, furore, cult, rage, fashion

usage: an interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season"

3. cult, religion, faith, organized religion

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

4. cult, religion, faith, religious belief

usage: a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false; "it was a satanic cult"

5. cult, cultus, religious cult, religion, faith, religious belief

usage: a system of religious beliefs and rituals; "devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin"

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Definition and meaning of cult (Dictionary)