fanatic

noun
UK: /fəˈnætɪk/
US: /fəˈnætɪk/
  1. A person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a religion or political cause.

    1. He is a real football fanatic.
    2. The political fanatic was willing to break the law for his beliefs.
  2. Someone with extreme opinions that may be offensive or dangerous.

    1. The fanatic screamed hateful things.
    2. Security increased due to the fanatic's threats of violence.
fanatic adjective
  1. Marked by excessive enthusiasm and intense devotion to a cause or idea.

    1. He has a fanatic love for sport.
    2. The fanatic supporter shouted during the entire basketball game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fanatic" in English means: A person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a religion or political cause., Someone with extreme opinions that may be offensive or dangerous..

The phonetic transcription of "fanatic" is /fəˈnætɪk/ in British English and /fəˈnætɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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Example usage of "fanatic": "He is a real football fanatic.". More examples on the page.