personality cult

noun

: a situation in which a public figure (such as a political leader) is deliberately presented to the people of a country as a great person who should be admired and loved

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The family’s authority has been reinforced through an extensive personality cult, centralized control of the state and military, and hereditary succession. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

The party must put Maryland priorities first, such as fixing the budget crisis, cutting wasteful spending and delivering real results for residents ahead of any national personality cult. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2026

Florida’s move to name Altman directly plays into the personality cult many a techlord have fostered to varying degrees with their army of flacks and acting coaches. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 June 2026

Imposing the personality cult upon the state is designed not only to burnish the leader’s image, but to create opportunities to smoke out dissidents. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025

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