cult
|cult|
/kʌlt/
devotion or veneration
Etymology
'cult' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cultus,' where 'cultus' meant 'care, cultivation, worship.'
'cultus' transformed into the French word 'culte,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cult' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'care or cultivation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'religious veneration or devotion.'
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Noun 1
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object.
The cult of the ancient god was widespread in the region.
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Noun 2
a relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices regarded by others as strange or sinister.
The group was labeled a cult by the media.
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Noun 3
a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing.
The cult of celebrity is prevalent in modern society.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40