zealot
/ˈzelət/ (bre, ipa) · [zˈɛlət] /ˈzelət/ (ame, ipa) · [zˈɛlət] /ˈze-lət How to pronounce zealot (audio)/ (ame, mw)
zealot — noun
- zealotsingular
- zealotsplural
1. someone who holds extreme beliefs, especially about religion or politics, and ac
someone who holds extreme beliefs, especially about religion or politics, and actively tries to persuade or force other people to share those beliefs
Emma's father was a religious zealot who would not let anyone hold different beliefs.
religious zealot + restrictive relative clause
Political zealots made it impossible for the two sides to reach any agreement.
political zealots + collocation: on both sides
Theo called his brother a zealot for forcing everyone to follow his strict diet.
Some zealots spend hours convincing strangers online to join their cause.
A group of zealots split the art club with their narrow views on modern painting.
- fanatic
more emotional and irrational; can be used for sports or hobbies, not just ideology
- extremist
focuses on the radical nature of the beliefs themselves rather than the missionary drive
- militant
suggests readiness to fight or use forceful methods for a cause
- devotee
milder and often neutral; describes dedication without the aggressive edge
文法句型
zealot + for/about [something]
zealot + in [something]
用法筆記
Almost always used disapprovingly. The word suggests not only strong belief but also aggressive or impatient attempts to convert others.