cultus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- civilized adj Having a well-developed society, culture, and institutions.
- cult noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
- cultivated adj Well-educated and refined in manner or taste.
- cultured adjective Well-educated and refined in manner, taste, or knowledge of the arts.
- education noun The process of teaching or learning, especially in schools.
- refined adj Having had impurities removed; processed to a pure state.
- sect noun A group with beliefs, especially religious ones, that differ from those of a larger group it split from.
- veneration noun Deep respect or reverence, often bordering on religious devotion.
- worship noun Reverence and devotion shown to a god or sacred figure.
Senses
cultus is used for these senses in English:
- civilized Marked by refinement in taste and manners.
- cultivated (of a person) cultured, refined, educated
- cultured Learned in the ways of civilized society; civilized; refined.
- education (uncountable) The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.
- refined Cultured, freed from vulgarity, particularly:
- sect An offshoot of a larger religion or denomination.
- worship The religious ceremonies that express this devotion.
civilized — full definition
- adj Having a well-developed society, culture, and institutions.
- adj Polite, reasonable, and decent in behaviour.
cult — full definition
- noun A group organized around an unconventional set of religious or philosophical beliefs, often isolating members from outside society under a controlling leader.
- noun A strong following of devoted fans built around a particular person, idea, or work.