1. Followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
   "The cult isolated its members from their families"
    
2. A religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
   "it was a satanic cult"
    
3. Followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
   "The cult of personality surrounding the dictator grew stronger"
    
4. A system of religious beliefs and rituals
   "devoted to the cult of the Blessed Virgin";
   - cultus, religious cult
    
5. An interest followed with exaggerated zeal
   "he always follows the latest cults";
   - fad, craze, furor [N. Amer], furore, rage

1. Enjoyed by a small, loyal group
   "a cult film"

Derived forms: cults

Type of: belief, faith, fashion, organised religion [Brit], organized religion, religion, religious belief

Encyclopedia: Cult, Haute-Saone