followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices

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

[ Syn: fad , craze , furor , furore , rage ]

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

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

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

[ Syn: cultus , religious cult ]