cult in German
cult in German is kultig, Kult-, Kult — cult means a group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
cult in German
kultig
Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.
Kult-
Enjoyed by a small, loyal group.
Kult
(religion) The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint; a subset of worship.
Kultus
(religion) The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint; a subset of worship.
Sekte
(chiefly, derogatory) A group, sect or movement following an unorthodox religious or philosophical system of beliefs, especially one in which members remove and exclude themselves from greater society, including family members not part of the cult, and show extreme devotion to a charismatic leader.
Kult
(chiefly, derogatory) A group, sect or movement following an unorthodox religious or philosophical system of beliefs, especially one in which members remove and exclude themselves from greater society, including family members not part of the cult, and show extreme devotion to a charismatic leader.
What does "cult" mean?
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noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
"Former members described how the cult cut them off from their families."
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noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.
"The film flopped in theaters but later gained a cult following."
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cult in a sentence
- Former members described how the cult cut them off from their families.
- The film flopped in theaters but later gained a cult following.
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What is "cult" in German?
"cult" in German is kultig, Kult-, Kult. cult means: A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
How do you use "cult" in a sentence?
Example: "Former members described how the cult cut them off from their families." In German, "cult" is kultig, Kult-, Kult.
Are there other ways to say "cult" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "cult": kultig, Kult-, Kult, Kultus, Sekte.
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