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Definition: Meaning of, cult in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kʌlt /

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  1. [countable] an extreme religious group that is not part of an established religion
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  2. [countable] a fashionable belief, idea, or attitude that influences people's lives
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  3. [singular] a group of people who are very interested in a particular thing
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  4. [uncountable and countable] formal a system of religious beliefs and practices
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  1. cult film/band/figure etc a film, music group etc that has become very popular but only among a particular group of people
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cult used in phrases

  • cargo cult (noun)
    1. especially to missionaries 'cargo' Melanesia the followers of one of several millenarian cults that believe salvation will come in the form of wealth brought by westerners; some ascribe divine attributes to westerners on first contact
    2. a religious cult that anticipates a time of joy, serenity, and justice when salvation comes
  • cult of personality (noun)
    1. intense devotion to a particular person
  • personality cult (noun)
    1. a situation in which people are encouraged to admire and praise a famous person, especially a political leader - used to show disapproval
  • religious cult (noun)
    1. a system of religious beliefs and rituals
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Assyrian Akkadian
Pronunciation: əˈsɪrɪən əˈkeɪdɪən;əˈkadɪən
Parts of Speech: noun
an extinct language of the Assyrians in ancient Mesopotamia
cult of personality