Cultist
(noun)
A person who is a member of a cult, especially a religious cult, and who follows its beliefs and practices devoutly.
Origin:
The word 'cultist' is derived from the latin word 'cultus' meaning 'cult, worship', which is related to the verb 'colere' meaning 'to cultivate, worship'.
Examples:
- The authorities arrested several cultists who were involved in a dangerous and illegal cult activity.
- The cultists believed that their leader was a divine being and followed his orders without question.
- The police rescued several young people who had been brainwashed and recruited as cultists.
- The cultist's behavior became increasingly erratic as he became more deeply involved in the cult.
- The cultists gathered in secret for their rituals and ceremonies, which were kept hidden from outsiders.