Cult Terminology

noun a person who engages in worship or religious activities

• The worshiper knelt before the altar, deep in prayer.
• The worshiper sang along enthusiastically during the church service.
• The worshiper was totally into the music at the concert.
• As a worshiper of nature, she felt at peace when surrounded by the trees and wildlife.

noun excessive or fanatical devotion to a cause or belief

• The zealotry of the group led to extreme actions that caused harm to innocent people.
• His zealotry for the latest tech gadgets is unmatched by anyone I know.
• Don't listen to the zealotry of those fanboys, make your own decision.
• Her zealotry for justice burned like a fire within her, driving her to fight for what she believed in.