"cult" meaning in English

See cult in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /kʌlt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cult.wav [UK] Forms: cult [singular], cults [plural]
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  1. A cult is a group that practices coercion and brainwashing on its followers.
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  2. A cult refers to a religious group that claims to be part of one religion, while rejecting foundations beliefs of that religion.
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