cult in Greek
cult in Greek is θρησκεία, δόγμα, λατρεία — 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 Greek
θρησκεία
Pronounced: thriskeia
(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.
δόγμα
Pronounced: dogma
(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.
λατρεία
Pronounced: latreia
(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.
αίρεση
Pronounced: airesi
(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 Greek?
"cult" in Greek is θρησκεία, δόγμα, λατρεία. 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 pronounce θρησκεία?
"cult" in Greek is θρησκεία, pronounced "thriskeia".
How do you use "cult" in a sentence?
Example: "Former members described how the cult cut them off from their families." In Greek, "cult" is θρησκεία, δόγμα, λατρεία.
Are there other ways to say "cult" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "cult": θρησκεία, δόγμα, λατρεία, αίρεση.
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