Meaning & use
zealot
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A person who is fanatically committed to a cause, often religious or political.
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The reformer was dismissed by critics as a zealot rather than a serious policymaker.
Historical zealots sometimes resorted to violence to defend their beliefs.
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Usually carries a negative connotation, implying excessive or uncompromising devotion.
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