Cult

nounid 32989·updated May 18, 2026
verified

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

polysemous

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Unknownauthoritativeglossary_import_default_pending_classifier

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Variants

synonym
cultusfurorreligious cult
plural
Cults
possessive
Cult's
pluralpossessive
Cults'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§1
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
§2
a system of religious beliefs and rituals
§3
a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
§4
followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
§5
followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
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