Cultuses

/ˈkʌltəsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cultus; multiple systems of religious beliefs, rituals, and worship practices.

Etymology

Standard English plural of cultus, formed by adding -es. Both cultus and cultuses are used in academic and religious studies to describe different faith practices and devotional systems.

Kelly Says

The plural cultuses is more common in academic religious studies because it lets scholars discuss multiple distinct worship systems without the negative connotations that 'cults' often carries in everyday English.

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