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Definition of Cargo cult

1. Noun. (Melanesia) the followers of one of several millenarian cults that believe salvation will come in the form of wealth ('cargo') brought by westerners; some ascribe divine attributes to westerners on first contact (especially to missionaries).

2. Noun. A religious cult that anticipates a time of joy, serenity, and justice when salvation comes.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cargo Cult

carfaxes carfecillin carfox carfoxes carful carfuls cargeese cargo cargoed cargoes

cargoing cargoose cargos cargo area cargo container cargo cult (current term) cargo deck cargo door cargo hatch cargo helicopter

cargo hold cargo liner cargo ship cargo ships cargo vessel carhop carhopped carhopping carhops cariacou

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