zealot

noun
UK: /ˈzel.ət/
US: /ˈzel.ət/

  1. A person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a religion or political cause.

    1. The zealot was eager to defend his beliefs at the meeting.
    2. A political zealot, he tirelessly campaigned for his candidate, ignoring all opposing views.

  2. Someone who is uncompromising and fanatical in their devotion.

    1. He was a zealot about recycling and reusing everything he could.
    2. The leader was viewed as a dangerous zealot, willing to do anything to achieve his goals, regardless of the cost.

Synonyms

fanatic radical activist enthusiast
zealot intransitive-verb

  1. To behave or act like a zealot, displaying excessive enthusiasm or fanaticism.

    1. He zealoted for hours about the importance of clean energy.
    2. She zealoted about the need for stricter regulations, alienating potential allies with her intensity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "zealot" in English means: A person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a religion or political cause., Someone who is uncompromising and fanatical in their devotion..

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

Synonyms for "zealot": fanatic, radical, activist, enthusiast.

Example usage of "zealot": "The zealot was eager to defend his beliefs at the meeting.". More examples on the page.