zealot — a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzelət/
Korean meaning: 종교적, 정치적 또는 기타 이상을 추구하는 데 광신적이고 타협하지 않는 사람, 광신자
Korean pronunciation: **질**럿
Example Sentences
- My neighbor is a health zealot who judges people by their grocery cart contents
- The technology zealot insisted that everyone should replace their brain with AI chips
- She was such a coffee zealot that she refused to date anyone who drank instant coffee
zealot
NOUN//ˈzelət//
a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals
A zealot delivers an intense political speech to a mixed crowd
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The zealot grips both ballot and mallet!
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Origin
From Late Latin 'zelota' and Greek 'zelotes,' derived from 'zelos' meaning zeal or ardor. The word entered English through ecclesiastical Latin and originally referred to members of a Jewish sect known for their passionate resistance to Roman rule.
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“My neighbor is a health zealot who judges people by their grocery cart contents”
“The technology zealot insisted that everyone should replace their brain with AI chips”
“She was such a coffee zealot that she refused to date anyone who drank instant coffee”
“Political zealots often lose sight of compromise and practical solutions”
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