Zealot: meaning, definitions and examples
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zealot
[ หzษlษt ]
religious fanaticism
A zealot is a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
Synonyms
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.
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:
๐ต๐น zelote
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคเคฐ เค เคจเฅเคฏเคพเคฏเฅ (kattar anuyayi)
๐ฉ๐ช Fanatiker
๐ฎ๐ฉ fanatik
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฝะฐัะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ fanatyk
๐ฏ๐ต ็ไฟก่ (kyoushinsha)
๐ซ๐ท fanatique
๐ช๐ธ fanรกtico
๐น๐ท fanatik
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด์ ์ (gwangsinja)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุนุตุจ (muta'assib)
๐จ๐ฟ fanatik
๐ธ๐ฐ fanatik
๐จ๐ณ ็็ญ่ (kuรกngrรจ zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ fanatik
๐ฎ๐ธ ofanatรญskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฝะฐัะธะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแขแแแแกแ (fanatikosi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ fanatik
๐ฒ๐ฝ fanรกtico
Word origin
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.