Associations to the word «Cult»

CULT, noun. (offensive) (derogatory) A group of people with a religious, philosophical or cultural identity sometimes viewed as a sect, often existing on the margins of society or exploitative towards its members.

CULT, noun. Devotion to a saint.

CULT, noun. (informal) A group of people having an obsession with or intense admiration for a particular activity, idea, person or thing.

CULT, adjective. Of or relating to a cult.

CULT, adjective. Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.

CULT FILM, noun. A film that has acquired a cult following.

CULT FILMS, noun. Plural of cult film

CULT FOLLOWER, noun. A person who is part of a cult following.

CULT FOLLOWERS, noun. Plural of cult follower

CULT FOLLOWING, noun. A group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific area of culture.

CULT FOLLOWINGS, noun. Plural of cult following

CULT HIT, noun. Something (almost always a film, book, song, etc.) which is very popular among a specific, narrow audience

CULT HIT, noun. Something (almost always a film, book, song, etc.) which is very popular, and which was popularized by a specific, narrow group of fans

CULT OF PERSONALITY, noun. A situation where a leader (often a dictator) has been falsely idolized and made into a national or group icon and is revered as a result.

CULT, noun. Followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices.

CULT, noun. An interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season".

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

CULT, noun. A religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false; "it was a satanic cult".

CULT, noun. A system of religious beliefs and rituals; "devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin".