Meaning
The veneration, devotion, and religious rites given to a deity (especially in a historical polytheistic context), or (in a Christian context) to a saint; a subset of worship.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Derived from French culte, from Latin cultus (“care, adoration; cult”), from colō (“cultivate; protect”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 10 recorded puzzles: