death cult
The term "death cult" refers to groups or movements that have a particular focus on death, often involving rituals, beliefs, or practices centered around it.
Definition
C1Religion
(general)A religious group that worships death or the dead through rituals and ceremonies.
Example
- The ancient civilization was believed to be a death cult due to their elaborate burial practices.
C1Sociology
(general)A group or movement that promotes death as a desirable event, sometimes encouraging self-sacrifice.
Example
- The extremist faction was labeled a death cult because of its advocacy for martyrdom.
C1Ideology
(general)An ideology that venerates death as a path to a higher state of being or spiritual enlightenment.
Example
- The group's philosophy was seen as a death cult, emphasizing death as a gateway to spiritual awakening.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "death cult":