cult

Noun

• a system of religious beliefs and rituals
  • devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin
    

• a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false
  • it was a satanic cult
    

• followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader

• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
  • he always follows the latest fads
    
  • it was all the rage that season
    

• followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  cultus , religious cult , fad , craze , furor , furore , rage