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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But virtually all cults are defined by one thing: a charismatic leader who exercises dominance over the flock.
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
If you’re endlessly fascinated by cults and crave another documentary dose, this month brings two very different offerings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The French Revolution, by contrast, concentrated its energy into the Committee of Public Safety and cults of personality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Such a notion is familiar to us from the cults of earth deities of later times; its origin perhaps goes back to the Old Stone Age.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
