Main entry: cult, craze, fad, furor, furore, rage
Definition: an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
Usage: he always follows the latest fads; it was all the rage that season
Main entry: cult, cultus, religious cult
Definition: a system of religious beliefs and rituals
Usage: devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin
Main entry: cult
Definition: a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
Usage: it was a satanic cult
Main entry: cult
Definition: followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
Main entry: cult
Definition: followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices