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  1. Cult - Wikipedia

    Cults are social groups which have unusual, and often extreme, religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs and rituals. Extreme devotion to a particular person, object, or goal is …

  2. CULT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CULT is a religion regarded as unorthodox or spurious; also : its body of adherents. How to use cult in a sentence. The Overlap of Cults and Culture.

  3. What Is a Cult? 10 Warning Signs - Verywell Mind

    Nov 13, 2023 · A cult is an organized group whose purpose is to dominate cult members through psychological manipulation and pressure strategies. Cults are usually headed by a powerful …

  4. Cult | Meaning, Definition, Religion, & Psychology | Britannica

    cult, usually small group devoted to a person, idea, or philosophy. The term cult is often applied to a religious movement that exists in some degree of tension with the dominant religious or …

  5. What Is a Cult? 4 Types of Cults and Common Characteristics

    Nov 10, 2022 · The term “cult” refers most often to a group of people with usually atypical beliefs living in relative isolation from the world. They tend to centralize around one charismatic …

  6. Understanding Cults: The Basics | Psychology Today

    Jun 5, 2021 · What is a cult? How do they work? What are the lasting serious after-effects of being involved with one? Read on to learn how to protect yourself and family/friends from harm.

  7. Cult - definition of cult by The Free Dictionary

    cult - a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false; "it was a satanic cult"

  8. What does Cult mean? - Definitions.net

    In Modern English, cult is a term, considered pejorative by some, for a social group that is defined by its unusual religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs and rituals, or its common interest in …

  9. What Makes a Cult, and How Do Cult Leaders Control Their …

    Sep 26, 2023 · The term "cult" conjures vivid images in our minds, ranging from charismatic leaders and secretive rituals to tragic tales of individuals who have fallen under their leader’s …

  10. Cult Education Institute | Religions and Cults Archives

    An Internet archive of information about cults, destructive cults, controversial groups and movements. The Cult Education Institute (CEI), formerly known as the Ross Institute of New …

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