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Definition of cult of personality noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cult of personality

noun
 
/ˌkʌlt əv ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/
 
/ˌkʌlt əv ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/
(also personality cult)
(disapproving)
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  1. a situation in which people are encouraged to show extreme enthusiasm and love for a famous person, especially a political leader
    • An extraordinary cult of personality had been created around the leader.
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