cultist

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который является членом религиозного или неортодоксального культа, часто живущего вне традиционного общества под руководством харизматического лидера.

A noun referring to a person who is a member of a religious or unorthodox cult, often living outside conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.

1. Member of a religious cultB2formal

   A person who belongs to a religious group with unorthodox or extreme beliefs, often led by a charismatic leader.

   Член религиозного культа

   • The cultist followed the leader's teachings without question.
   • Authorities rescued several cultists from the remote compound.
   • Former cultists often struggle to reintegrate into society.

   Synonymsadherentbelieverdevoteedisciplefollowersectarianzealot

2. Follower of an unorthodox groupB2formal

   A person who lives outside conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader, often in a closed community.

   Последователь неортодоксальной группы

   • The cultist abandoned their family to join the group.
   • Cultists in the commune wore matching robes and followed strict rules.
   • The documentary interviewed a cultist who later left the group.

   Synonymsacolyteadherentbelieverdevoteedisciplefollowersectariansectary