Meaning of 'cult' in Xhosa is: ihlelo

cult: ihlelo

Noun:

izithethe, unqulo, nesiko, itheko, kukunqulwa.

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Noun(1) followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices(2) an interest followed with exaggerated zeal(3) followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader(4) a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false(5) a system of religious beliefs and rituals(6) adherents of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices(7) group sharing belief(8) worship; form of ceremony

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(1) This definition actually denotes what we call denominations and sects and would make all religious movements a cult .(2) It said the BBC commentator had become a cult figure because of his u251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu2510dry comments and lack of restraintu251cu00f6u251cu00e7u251cu00fb.(3) In its original weekday time slot, the show became an enormous cult hit.(4) He brooked no rivals, anointed no successors and developed a cult of personality that was indivisible from his people's hopes.(5) Does it bother you that there's a cult of personality built up around him?(6) A cult figure to the masses, controversies dogged him after that fantastic debut.(7) With the cult of the personality now stronger than at any time in sport, sports companies have tried to associate themselves with successes that are viewed worldwide.(8) Shooting took about a month and the film became a cult classic among many people.(9) He was not a common madman who thought he was God and established a cult dedicated to the veneration of himself.(10) He also quotes a writer in 1939, who read a scene of nude figures carved upon a bowl as representing worshippers in a mystery cult .(11) However, the cult of the business personality was, in part, designed to serve as a distraction.(12) the cult of St Olaf(13) At least one underground temple catacomb has been associated with the cult of a Mother Goddess.(14) He has invigorated an apathetic fan base and developed a cult following among a student body that rarely showed its face in previous years.(15) the cult of the pursuit of money as an end in itself(16) The nineteenth century cult of domesticity located its origin in this revolutionary development.