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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

  1. adj Having a well-developed society, culture, and institutions.
  2. adj Polite, reasonable, and decent in behaviour.

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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