교주에 세뇌되어 종종 집단생활을 하는 반사회적인 사이비 종교 집단이나 광신적 교단.
A relatively small group of people having beliefs or practices, especially relating to religion, that are regarded by others as strange or sinister or as imposing excessive control over members.
예문:
"The documentary exposed how the cult leader manipulated his followers into giving up all their possessions."
"Authorities are concerned about the rise of isolated, extremist cults operating in rural areas."
"Joining a cult often involves a gradual process of alienation from family and friends."
특정 인물이나 대상에 대한 숭배 체계; 제식, 예배 형식.
A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure, object, or ideal; ritualistic worship.
예문:
"The ancient civilization practiced a complex cult involving offerings to the sun god."
"Archeologists discovered artifacts suggesting a strong cult of the dead in the burial grounds."
"One of the major cult centers of the goddess was located near the river delta."
소수 집단 내에서의 열광적인 유행이나 숭배; 열중의 대상.
Intense or excessive admiration for a person, idea, or object, often resulting in a dedicated following or popularity within a niche group (e.g., a cult film).
예문:
"Despite its initial commercial failure, the sci-fi movie quickly gained a massive cult following among genre enthusiasts."
"The designer’s minimalist aesthetic has achieved a cult status in the fashion world."
"There is a growing cult of celebrity chefs who are treated like rock stars."