Cult | Mean of cult in English Dictionary

/ˈkʌlt/

• Noun
• a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous
1. a satanic cult
2. cult members
• a situation in which people admire and care about something or someone very much or too much
1. He criticizes the way journalists promote the cult of celebrity in modern America. [=the tendency of people to care too much about famous people]
2. a cult of personality = a personality cult
• a small group of very devoted supporters or fans
1. a cult of admirers
2. She has developed a cult following.

• a system of religious beliefs and rituals
1. an ancient fertility cult
• very popular among a group of people
1. a cult film/novel
2. Her works have achieved cult status.
3. The movie is a cult hit/classic/favorite.