cult
noun
a particular system of religious worship, especially with reference to its rites and ceremonies.
cults
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pluralof cult.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Quite a few religions were considered cults in the beginning, Christianity among them, so it does make some sense not to wade too deeply into the finer distinctions.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
Since Niyazov's death in 2006, successive presidents -- Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov and his son Serdar -- have kept the system in place, along with the cults of personality and grand architecture.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
Richards, who now helps people exit cults, is open about what his former beloved leader did but also takes responsibility for his own behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
As a zany critique of authoritarian cults, the novel is superficially relevant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
It is a generic name for thousands of very different religions, cults and beliefs.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
