"cultship" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cult + -ship. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|cult|-ship}} cult + -ship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cultship (uncountable)
  1. (religion) The state or condition of a cult. Tags: uncountable
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