Phrase guide

death cult

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ʌlt

1

noun

Meaning 1

A religious movement that worships death or the dead.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: thanatolatry, necrolatry

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A religious group that requires demonstrations of faith involving the risk of death.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: dødekult — type of religious movement
  • Finnish: kuolemankultti — type of religious movement
  • Polish: kult śmierci — type of religious movement