Zealot: meaning, definitions and examples

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zealot

 

[ หˆzษ›lษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious fanaticism

A zealot is a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.

Synonyms

extremist, fanatic, radical

Examples of usage

  • The zealot refused to listen to any opposing viewpoints.
  • She was known as a zealot for her extreme beliefs.
  • The zealot's actions were driven by a fervent passion for his cause.
Context #2 | Noun

enthusiasm or fervor

A zealot can also refer to a person who is zealous or enthusiastic about a particular cause or belief.

Synonyms

advocate, enthusiast, passionate supporter

Examples of usage

  • He was a zealot for environmental conservation.
  • Her zealotry for animal rights was unmatched.
  • The team was fueled by the zealot of their coach.

Translations

Translations of the word "zealot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zelote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเฅเคŸเคฐ เค…เคจเฅเคฏเคพเคฏเฅ€ (kattar anuyayi)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fanatiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fanatik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะฝะฐั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fanatyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹‚ไฟก่€… (kyoushinsha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fanatique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fanรกtico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fanatik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘์‹ ์ž (gwangsinja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุนุตุจ (muta'assib)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fanatik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fanatik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚็ƒญ่€… (kuรกngrรจ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fanatik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofanatรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐะฝะฐั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜ (fanatikosi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fanatik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fanรกtico

Etymology

The word 'zealot' originated from the Greek word 'zelotes', which means 'emulator or zealous follower'. The term was initially used to refer to a member of a Jewish sect that opposed Roman rule in ancient Judea. Over time, the term evolved to represent anyone who is fervent or passionate about their beliefs.

See also: zeal, zealotry, zealous, zealousness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,089 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.