cultus

noun

cul·​tus ˈkəl-təs How to pronounce cultus (audio)
: cult

Word History

Etymology

Latin, adoration

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cultus was in 1640

Dictionary Entries Near cultus

Cite this Entry

“Cultus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultus. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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