Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a cult: A person who belongs to a religious or social group that is often considered unorthodox, extreme, or separate from mainstream society.
   • A devoted follower: A person who shows extreme, often uncritical, devotion to a particular person, idea, or system.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The authorities were concerned about the cultist who had isolated themselves in the remote compound.
  • He was a fervent cultist, blindly following every directive from the group's leader.

Advanced Usage

• "Die-hard cultist": An extremely loyal and unwavering member of a cult.
  • Even after the scandal, a few die-hard cultists remained loyal to the disgraced leader.

Variants and Related Words

• Cult (n): The group or system to which a cultist belongs.
  • The cult was known for its secretive practices.
• Cultish (adj): Having the qualities of a cult; characterized by excessive devotion.
  • The organization was accused of having a cultish atmosphere.

Synonyms

• Devotee: A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something.
• Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.

Related Phrases

• Cult following: A group of fans who are highly dedicated to a specific work, person, or ideology.
  • The film developed a cult following years after its release.

Noun

1. a member of an unorthodox cult who generally lives outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader
2. a member of a religious cult