Zealot

Quick meaning: Zealot is a noun meaning One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for their own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.

Meaning

One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for their own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.

More Meanings

1. (historical) A member of an anti-aristocratic political group in Thessalonica from 1342 until 1350.
2. (historical, Judaism) A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews.

Example Sentences

For Modes of Faith let graceleſs zealots fight; / His can't be wrong whoſe life is in the right:

Word Forms

• zealots

Synonyms for zealot

Depending on context, synonyms include enthusiast, partisan.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include partisan, geek, immitigable, fan, zealotry, zealant.

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