"mystery cult" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mystery cults [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} mystery cult (plural mystery cults)
  1. Any of various ancient religious movements in which initiates undergo secret rites to achieve unification with the godhead.
    Sense id: en-mystery_cult-en-noun-xME5AoMj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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