1cult 
/ˈkʌlt/ noun
plural cults /ˈkʌlt/ noun [count] 1 : a small religious group that is not part of a larger and more accepted religion and that has beliefs regarded by many people as extreme or dangerous
▪ a satanic cult ▪ cult members 2 : a situation in which people admire and care about something or someone very much or too much
▪ He criticizes the way journalists promote the cult of celebrity in modern America. [=the tendency of people to care too much about famous people] ▪ a cult of personality = a personality cult 3 : a small group of very devoted supporters or fans
▪ a cult of admirers ▪ She has developed a cult following. 4 formal : a system of religious beliefs and rituals
▪ an ancient fertility cult
▪ a satanic cult ▪ cult members
▪ He criticizes the way journalists promote the cult of celebrity in modern America. [=the tendency of people to care too much about famous people] ▪ a cult of personality = a personality cult
▪ a cult of admirers ▪ She has developed a cult following.
▪ an ancient fertility cult
