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Kultus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cult noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.

Senses

Kultus is used for these senses in English:

  • cult (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.

cult — full definition

  1. noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
  2. noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.

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