Definition

Describing something that is against or not supportive of cults.

Example

The anticult movement aims to protect individuals from manipulative groups.

Conversation

Have you seen that new documentary about cults?

Yeah, it's really interesting and very anticult in its approach.

I liked how it highlighted the dangers without being too biased.

Exactly! It feels balanced and informative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anticult is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "cult" (from Latin "cultus", meaning care or cultivation). The word describes a movement or stance that is against a particular cult or the practices associated with it.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'against' ('anti-') a 'cult' — that's what anticult means.

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