personality cult

A form of cult of personality — A situation where a leader (often a dictator) has been idolized and made into a national or group icon and is revered as a result.

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Meanings

nounpersonality cult (plural personality cults)

plural personality cults

  1. alternativeAlternative form of cult of personality.
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