1. plural of cultist; members of a cult, especially a religious group with unorthodox beliefs and practices led by a charismatic leader
Usage: countable noun; often used in a critical or disapproving context

Examples

• The documentary examined how cultists were recruited and indoctrinated.
• Authorities were concerned about the growing number of cultists in the region.
• Former cultists often struggle to readjust to normal life after leaving their groups.
• The cult leader convinced his cultists to donate all their possessions.
• Psychologists study how cultists maintain their beliefs despite contradictory evidence.
• Many cultists were unaware of the manipulation they were experiencing.