cult of personality
noun /ˌkʌlt əv ˌpɜːsəˈnæləti/
/ˌkʌlt əv ˌpɜːrsəˈnæləti/
(also personality cult)
(disapproving)- a situation in which people are encouraged to show extreme enthusiasm and love for a famous person, especially a political leader
- An extraordinary cult of personality had been created around the leader.