Zealot
noun
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager about their beliefs, especially in religion and politics.
He was a zealot for social justice.
Often appears as...
- religious zealot
- political zealot
noun
In history, a member of a Jewish sect that existed in the 1st century AD, which fiercely resisted the Roman domination of Palestine.
The Zealots carried out a fierce struggle against the Roman occupation.
Often appears as...
- jewish zealots
- zealots resistance
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person who is very enthusiastic and eager about their beliefs, especially in religion and politics.
He was a zealot for social justice.
Often appears as...
- religious zealot
- political zealot
noun
In history, a member of a Jewish sect that existed in the 1st century AD, which fiercely resisted the Roman domination of Palestine.
The Zealots carried out a fierce struggle against the Roman occupation.
Often appears as...
- jewish zealots
- zealots resistance
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity of Belief
Zealot implies a fervent, sometimes excessive support for a belief or cause.
His reputation as a zealot grew due to his relentless activism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
While enthusiastic, 'zealot' can suggest close-mindedness or intolerance.
She's not just passionate; some see her as a zealot unwilling to listen.
Pro Tip 3/3Passion vs. Obsession
Distinguishing between healthy passion and being a zealot is key in conversation.
Her passion for clean eating sometimes bordered on being a zealot.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity of Belief
Zealot implies a fervent, sometimes excessive support for a belief or cause.
His reputation as a zealot grew due to his relentless activism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
While enthusiastic, 'zealot' can suggest close-mindedness or intolerance.
She's not just passionate; some see her as a zealot unwilling to listen.
Pro Tip 3/3Passion vs. Obsession
Distinguishing between healthy passion and being a zealot is key in conversation.
Her passion for clean eating sometimes bordered on being a zealot.
Pro Tip 1/3Intensity of Belief
Zealot implies a fervent, sometimes excessive support for a belief or cause.
His reputation as a zealot grew due to his relentless activism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
While enthusiastic, 'zealot' can suggest close-mindedness or intolerance.
She's not just passionate; some see her as a zealot unwilling to listen.
Pro Tip 3/3Passion vs. Obsession
Distinguishing between healthy passion and being a zealot is key in conversation.
Her passion for clean eating sometimes bordered on being a zealot.
Compare with
activistcrusaderdevoteeenthusiastextremistfanaticfollowerfundamentalistradicalisation
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The problem is there is no such thing as a viable democracy made up of experts, zealots, politicians and spectators.
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Liz Coleman's call to...
The problem is there is no such thing as a viable democracy made up of experts, zealots, politicians and spectators.
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Kirsten Powers
American Author
The average religious person has their beliefs, but they're not trying to get people fired who don't have their beliefs. But zealots do do that. It's not enough for them to believe it; they can't tolerate other people who don't believe what they believe, and they have this absolute certainty that they're right.
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Denis Diderot
French Editor
To attempt the destruction of our passions is the height of folly. What a noble aim is that of the zealot who tortures himself like a madman in order to desire nothing, love nothing, feel nothing, and who, if he succeeded, would end up a complete monster!
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Greg Graffin
American Musician
I view music as entertainment. When I'm on stage, I don't look at that as a platform for sharing ideology. Otherwise I'd be a zealot myself. That's why, when people ask me, 'Do you think you can change the world through your music?' I say, 'I doubt it.
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Mohamed ElBaradei
Egyptian Scientist
When I go to Iran, I see... that there are all different shades and colors in Iran, from atheist to religious zealot. So Iran is no different than any other country. I mean, they are connected with the rest of the world.
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Jonathan Dimbleby
British Writer
I was a reluctant convert, and I am by no means a zealot. But the evidence is compelling: to write off wind-power is either ill-informed or dishonest.
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Sunil Gangopadhyay
Indian Poet
I have done no wrong but the zealots are trying to attack me because I am so critical of them.
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Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
Morality crusades unite military regimes and religious zealots alike.
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El-P
American Musician
Atheists are just as obnoxious if not more obnoxious than zealots.
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James Surowiecki
American Journalist
Republicans like to indict Democrats as anti-corporate zealots.
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Bobby Ray Inman
American Admiral
Zealots often carry the day.
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Kirsten Powers
American Author
The average religious person has their beliefs, but they're not trying to get people fired who don't have their beliefs. But zealots do do that. It's not enough for them to believe it; they can't tolerate other people who don't believe what they believe, and they have this absolute certainty that they're right.
Quote examples
Denis Diderot
French Editor
To attempt the destruction of our passions is the height of folly. What a noble aim is that of the zealot who tortures himself like a madman in order to desire nothing, love nothing, feel nothing, and who, if he succeeded, would end up a complete monster!
Quote examples
Greg Graffin
American Musician
I view music as entertainment. When I'm on stage, I don't look at that as a platform for sharing ideology. Otherwise I'd be a zealot myself. That's why, when people ask me, 'Do you think you can change the world through your music?' I say, 'I doubt it.
Quote examples
Mohamed ElBaradei
Egyptian Scientist
When I go to Iran, I see... that there are all different shades and colors in Iran, from atheist to religious zealot. So Iran is no different than any other country. I mean, they are connected with the rest of the world.
Quote examples
Jonathan Dimbleby
British Writer
I was a reluctant convert, and I am by no means a zealot. But the evidence is compelling: to write off wind-power is either ill-informed or dishonest.
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Sunil Gangopadhyay
Indian Poet
I have done no wrong but the zealots are trying to attack me because I am so critical of them.
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Mona Eltahawy
Egyptian Journalist
Morality crusades unite military regimes and religious zealots alike.
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El-P
American Musician
Atheists are just as obnoxious if not more obnoxious than zealots.
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James Surowiecki
American Journalist
Republicans like to indict Democrats as anti-corporate zealots.
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Bobby Ray Inman
American Admiral
Zealots often carry the day.
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