Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A system of religious beliefs or practices, often with a strong focus on devotion to a particular figure or object, which may be considered unconventional or extreme.
Cult
/kʌlt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She became part of a small but passionate film cult.
His novel gained a cult following posthumously.
The band's sound has achieved a cult status over the years.
Etymology:
The word cult comes from the Middle English culte, borrowed from the Latin cultus (meaning care, cultivation, or worship), which is derived from colere (to cultivate or worship).
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