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Definition cult in British English

cult noun

[countable] noun
/kʌlt/
2

a religious system in which people worship a particular god, person, or object

Example

the cult of the goddess Isis

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3

extreme admiration for someone or something

Example

The modern cult of beauty puts enormous pressure on young women.

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4

someone or something that a particular group of people are very enthusiastic about but that most people do not like or know about

Example

The film has become something of a cult amongst young people.

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Definition cult in British English