Cult

usgb/kʌlt/
noun

A religious or spiritual group which is small compared to the world's mainstream religions.

The members of the cult believed their leader was a reincarnation of an ancient deity.
Visual representation of "cult" - A religious or spiritual group which is small compared to the world's mainstream religions.

Often appears as...

  • join a cult
  • cult leader
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Small Group

A 'cult' refers to a small religious group, not widely recognized.

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Their practices differed from the larger church, so they formed a cult.
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Negative Connotations

The term 'cult' can imply disapproval and suggest strange practices.

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Critics often refer to the group as a dangerous cult.
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