Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

cult

Arabic translation:

بدعة

Added to glossary by Khalid W
Mar 14, 2012 14:51
12 yrs ago
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English term

cult

English to Arabic Social Sciences Religion
I don't think there's an easy one-word answer, because طائفة and مذهب don't carry the same (derisive) connotations as 'cult' has in English.

A cult, according to Wikipedia, "usually refers to a new religious movement or other group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre."

Cults are often associated with highly charismatic but totalitarian leaders as well. Jonestown is a classic example of a cult from recent American history:
http://www.culteducation.com/jonestown.html

Any ideas for how to best precisely convey this meaning in Arabic?

Proposed translations

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بدعة

في السياق المذكور لا أترجم الكلمة إلا ببدعة فكلمة بدعة تحمل المعنى المطلوب
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agree Nashwa Hussien
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks -- that's very creative and nicely captures this particular meaning."
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زمرة / طائفة دينية

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فئة / طائفة / جماعة

فئة / طائفة / جماعة
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