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  1. Cult - Wikipedia

    Cults are social groups which have unusual, and often extreme, religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs and rituals. Extreme devotion to a particular person, object, or goal is another characteristic …

  2. What Is a Cult? 10 Warning Signs - Verywell Mind

    Oct 14, 2025 · A cult is a group that centers around a shared devotion to a person, belief, or ideology. These groups often require intense devotion and loyalty and use manipulation and control to enforce …

  3. CULT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CULT is a group (as an organization or religious sect) with tenets and practices regarded as coercive, insular, or dangerous —often used before another noun.

  4. What Is a Cult? The 6 Telltale Signs to Look For - Crosswalk

    Oct 14, 2025 · If you are wondering what a cult is, here are 6 warning signs of one as well as how to avoid being seduced by cultish leaders and how to help someone get out of one.

  5. Cult | Meaning, Definition, Religion, & Psychology | Britannica

    Dec 10, 2025 · A cult is usually small group devoted to a person, idea, or philosophy. The term cult is often applied to a religious movement that exists in some degree of tension with the dominant …

  6. Cult Info Since 1979 - What Is a Cult - icsahome.com

    May 14, 1999 · How Does One Define Cult? There are many definitions of cult, but for our purpose, one cited by ICSA is useful: “an ideological organization held together by charismatic relations and …

  7. WHAT IS A CULT? | Rosanne Henry, LPC, Psychotherapy and Cult

    Given the fact that there's currently no universal definition of a cult, it seems best to ask one simple question whenever someone talks about cults: "Just what do you mean by the term 'cult'?"

  8. What Is A Cult | Definition

    What is a cult? It is difficult to define what a cult is. Sometimes it's easier, instead of asking what is a cult, to ask what it is not.

  9. Understanding Cults: The Basics - Psychology Today

    Jun 5, 2021 · The first step in keeping you and your loved ones safe is learning more about what a cult is, how they work, and the lasting serious after-effects of being involved with one.

  10. What is a Cult? - WorldAtlas

    Aug 1, 2017 · A cult is a group of people who share an interest in an object, a goal, a personality or even religious beliefs. They often portray deviant behavior. The term can also be used to define people …