cult — a religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌlt/
Korean meaning: 종교 집단, 컬트, 사이비 종교
Korean pronunciation: **컬**트
Example Sentences
- My friend thinks pineapple pizza lovers form a weird cult.
- The documentary exposed the dangerous practices of the cult.
- That indie band has achieved cult status among music critics.
cult
NOUN//kʌlt//
a religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people
Members of the cult gather in robes around a glowing symbol at midnight.
Every adult in the cult learns it's their own fault
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'cultus'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 '경작, 돌봄, 숭배'를 의미했습니다. 농업에서 땅을 가꾸는 것처럼 신을 정성스럽게 섬기는 의미에서 종교적 숭배의 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My friend thinks pineapple pizza lovers form a weird cult.”
“The documentary exposed the dangerous practices of the cult.”
“That indie band has achieved cult status among music critics.”
“She escaped from the cult and wrote a bestselling memoir about her experience.”
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