What is another word for personality cult?
Pronunciation: [pˌɜːsənˈalɪti kˈʌlt] (IPA) 
A personality cult is a term used to describe an excessive and often uncritical admiration for a particular person, usually a political leader. There are various synonyms for this concept, such as hero worship, idolization, deification, and cult of personality. Hero worship emphasizes the worship of a particular person in a way that elevates them to near-mythic status. Idolization refers to the extreme admiration of someone as an object of worship or veneration. Deification is the act of treating someone as a god or goddess. The cult of personality highlights the excessive promotion of a particular individual's personality to the detriment of their humanity. Regardless of which term is used, a personality cult always involves excessive devotion to an individual's perceived greatness.
