noun (n)

• followers of an exclusive system of religious beliefs and practices(noun.group)

  source: wordnet30
• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal(noun.cognition)

  Synonym:
  craze, fad, furor, furore, rage
  

  source: wordnet30
• followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader(noun.group)

  source: wordnet30
• a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  It was a satanic cult.
  

  source: wordnet30
• a system of religious beliefs and rituals(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  Devoted to the cultus of the Blessed Virgin.
  

  Synonym:
  cultus, religious cult
  

  source: wordnet30
• Attentive care; homage; worship.(noun)

  source: webster1913