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cargo cult

 

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Noun cargo cult has 1 sense
  1. cargo cult - (Melanesia) 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)
    --1 is a kind of
    cult

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Cargo Cult

Definition: A cargo cult is a religious or cultural phenomenon in which individuals or communities imitate the actions, beliefs, and rituals associated with Western societies in hopes of magically obtaining material wealth.

Noun

Sense 1: A religious or quasi-religious movement that emerged in the South Pacific islands after World War II in response to the presence and activities of Western military forces.

Example sentence: The cargo cult on the remote island believed that by constructing a makeshift airfield, planes from the sky would arrive loaded with valuable goods.

Noun

Sense 2: A metaphorical term used to describe any group or person who mindlessly imitates the superficial aspects of a system or practice without understanding its true essence or benefits.

Example sentence: Some companies fall into the trap of adopting the latest trends without comprehending their real implications, thus becoming a cargo cult in the business world.

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