cultist

/ˈkʌltɪst/
noun
  1. A person who is a member of a cult, especially one with extreme or unusual beliefs.
    • The cultist followed the leader's every command without question.
    • Police rescued several cultists from the remote compound.
    • She was once a devoted cultist but later left the group.
  2. A person who is very devoted to a particular idea, activity, or person, often in an extreme way.
    • The fans were like cultists, camping out for days to see the band.
    • He's a fitness cultist who spends every free moment at the gym.
    • Some tech cultists believe the new device will change the world.
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