It's interesting to see how this root has evolved over time. While "cult" now often has negative connotations associated with obsessive or strange beliefs, its original meaning was much more neutral and focused on the idea of nurturing and development.
Here are some examples of how the root "cult" is used in English:
* Cultivate: To prepare and work on land for growing crops, but also to develop or improve something.
* Culture: The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or group. This meaning reflects the idea of cultivating a shared way of life.
* Agriculture: The practice of cultivating land, including farming and raising crops.
* Inculturation: The process of adapting something (like a religious belief system) to a new culture.
It's important to note that the modern meaning of "cult" as a group with extreme beliefs or practices developed later and is not directly connected to the original meaning of the root.