cult
noun/kʌlt/
Frequency rank: #3,727 most common English word
Meaning
A small, devoted group of people following a particular belief system or leader, often considered extreme.
Example sentence
The documentary explored how a charismatic leader built a devoted cult around his unusual beliefs.
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