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Religious Cult (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The isolated community was suspected of being a religious cult that practiced unconventional rituals and brainwashed its members.
  • The charismatic leader of the group was accused of manipulating his followers and turning the organization into a full-fledged religious cult.
  • Historians have long studied the ancient Greek mystery cults, which were secretive and exclusive systems of worship.
  • The new age movement was often criticized for being a pseudo-religious cult that preyed on vulnerable individuals.
  • Scholars have identified several key characteristics that distinguish a mainstream religion from a fringe religious cult.

Synonyms

  • Cult
  • Cultus

Hypernyms

  • Religion
  • Faith

Hyponyms

  • Macumba
  • Rastafarianism
  • Hoodooism
  • Cargo Cult
  • Obi
  • Vodoun
  • Voodoo
  • Obeah
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