cult meaning and definition

CULT noun

Definition of cult (noun)

1. followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices
2. an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
   • "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season"
   • synonyms: craze, fad, furor, furore, rage
3. followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
4. a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
   • "it was a satanic cult"
5. a system of religious beliefs and rituals
   • "devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin"
   • synonyms: cultus, religious cult