cult

• اسم يشير إلى نظام من العبادة والتفاني موجه نحو شخصية أو كائن معين، وغالبًا ما يحمل دلالة سلبية من الخروج عن المألوف أو السيطرة. كما يطلق على جماعة دينية صغيرة تتبع معتقدات غير تقليدية.

A noun referring to a system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object, often with a negative connotation of being unorthodox or controlling.

1. B2formal

   A small religious group that is not part of a larger or more accepted religion, often with unusual or extreme beliefs.

   طائفة دينية

   • The cult was led by a charismatic leader who demanded total loyalty.
   • Many people were concerned when their neighbor joined a secretive cult.
   • The documentary explored the history of a dangerous cult from the 1970s.

   المرادفاتsect

2. Fandom or devotionB2informal

   A situation in which a particular person, thing, or activity is very popular or fashionable among a specific group of people.

   عِبادة الجماهير

   • The movie has developed a cult following over the years.
   • The band's music has a cult status among indie fans.
   • The book became a cult classic despite poor initial sales.

   المرادفاتcrazedevotionfadfandommaniaobsession