fa·nat·i·cism (f -n t  -sz m)n. Excessive, irrational zeal. |
fanaticism [fəˈnætɪˌsɪzəm]
n
wildly excessive or irrational devotion, dedication, or enthusiasm
fanaticism
an extreme and uncritical zeal or enthusiasm, as in religion or politics. — fanatic, n., adj. — fanatical, adj.
See also: Attitudesthe character, spirit, or conduct of a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics. — fanatic, n.
See also: Religion
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | fanaticism - excessive intolerance of opposing views intolerance - unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs |
fanaticism
noun immoderation, enthusiasm, madness, devotion, dedication, zeal, bigotry, extremism, infatuation, single-mindedness, zealotry, obsessiveness, monomania, overenthusiasm a protest against intolerance and religious fanaticism
Quotations
"Fanaticism is the wisdom of the spirit" [Eva Perón]
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim" [George Santayana The Life of Reason]
"Fanaticism is the wisdom of the spirit" [Eva Perón]
"Fanaticism consists in redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim" [George Santayana The Life of Reason]
Translations
fanaticism [fəˈnætɪsɪzəm] n (= extremism) → fanatisme m
religious fanaticism → le fanatisme religieux
fan base fanbase [ˈfænbeɪs] n [sports team] → supporters mpl inconditionnels; [band, actor, singer] → fans mpl inconditionnels
fan belt n [car] → courroie f de ventilateur
religious fanaticism → le fanatisme religieux
fan base fanbase [ˈfænbeɪs] n [sports team] → supporters mpl inconditionnels; [band, actor, singer] → fans mpl inconditionnels
fan belt n [car] → courroie f de ventilateur
fanaticism
n → Fanatismus m
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