| a member of a religious cult | a system of religious beliefs and rituals |
| a member of an unorthodox cult who generally lives outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader | an interest followed with exaggerated zeal |
| | a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false |
| | followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices |
| | followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader |