Zealot

/'zelət/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals: A "zealot" is someone who shows excessive enthusiasm and intense devotion to a cause, often to the point of being unreasonable or extreme.
    • A member of an ancient Jewish sect: Historically, a "Zealot" (often capitalized) was a member of a Jewish political movement in the 1st century CE that fiercely resisted Roman rule over Judea.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • He was a religious zealot who refused to tolerate any other beliefs.
    • The political zealot campaigned day and night for her candidate, dismissing all opposing views.
    • The Zealots led a major revolt against the Roman Empire.
Advanced Usage
  • "Zealotry" (noun): The behavior or attitude of a zealot; fanaticism.
    • His zealotry for the cause eventually alienated his more moderate allies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Zealous (adjective): Having or showing zeal; fervent.
    • She was a zealous supporter of the new policy.
  • Zeal (noun): Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
    • He began the project with great zeal.
Synonyms
  • Fanatic: A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal.
  • Militant: Combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause.
  • Devotee: A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something (less extreme connotation).
Related Phrases
  • "Blind zealot": A zealot who follows a cause without question or critical thought.
    • He was a blind zealot, following the leader's every command without hesitation.
Noun
  1. a fervent and even militant proponent of something
  2. a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

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