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zealot
noun
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Late Latin zelotes, from Greek zelotes "one who is jealous," from zelos "zeal, jealousy."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The environmental zealot chained himself to the tree."
- 2.
"Religious zealots often clash with moderates."
- 3.
"He was a zealot for efficiency in all things."
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Synonyms
fanaticextremistradicaldevoteeenthusiast
Related Words
partisanmilitantcrusadertrue believer
Fun Fact
The original Zealots were a first-century Jewish political movement opposing Roman rule. Their resistance led to the Jewish-Roman War and the destruction of Jerusalem's Temple in 70 CE.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (Z, E, A, L, O, T)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "ZEALOT" appears in many related words.
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