zealot (Meaning)
zealot (n)
a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
zealot (n.)
One who is zealous; one who engages warmly in any cause, and pursues his object with earnestness and ardor; especially, one who is overzealous, or carried away by his zeal; one absorbed in devotion to anything; an enthusiast; a fanatical partisan.
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- red hot
- devotee
- evangelist
- stalwart
- afficionado
- visionary
- aficionado
- bug
- maven
- votary
- sucker
- patron
- lover
- freak
- idolizer
- enthusiast
- maniac
- fiend
- junky
- habitue
- follower
- junkie
- nut
- champion
- hound
- fool
- booster
- cultist
- habitue
- fancier
- backer
- faddist
- idealist
- hanger-on
- addict
- apostle
- dreamer
- buff
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zealot Sentence Examples
- The zealot's unwavering devotion to the cause fueled his relentless pursuit of redemption.
- The fanaticism of the zealots created an atmosphere of terror and oppression.
- The group of zealots was known for their violent and extreme actions.
- The zealot's fiery rhetoric incited the crowd to acts of violence.
- The religious zealots believed their beliefs were divinely ordained.
- The politician was accused of being a zealot who ignored the facts in favor of his own agenda.
- The sports enthusiast was a zealot who dedicated his entire life to following his favorite team.
- The zealot's belief in the sanctity of his mission blinded him to the consequences of his actions.
- The zealots' unwavering determination made them formidable opponents.
- The zealot's fervor and passion inspired others to join their cause.
FAQs About the word zealot
a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated w
activist,partisan, militant, fanatic, crusader, partizan, disciple,ideologue, idealogue, advocate
dabbler, dabbler, dilettante,dilettante, nonmilitant,nonmilitant,
The zealot's unwavering devotion to the cause fueled his relentless pursuit of redemption.
The fanaticism of the zealots created an atmosphere of terror and oppression.
The group of zealots was known for their violent and extreme actions.
The zealot's fiery rhetoric incited the crowd to acts of violence.
