Meaning : Followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices.
Meaning : Followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
Meaning : A religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false.
Example :
It was a satanic cult.
Meaning : A system of religious beliefs and rituals.
Example :
Devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin.
Synonyms : cultus, religious cult