Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fanaticism
noun
/fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/
Definition
Excessive enthusiasm or zeal, often in a way that is irrational or extreme.
Examples
- His fanaticism for the team drove him to attend every match, regardless of the distance.
- The organization was criticized for promoting a form of fanaticism that discouraged open discussion.
- Fanaticism can blind people to the possibility of compromise.
Meaning
A form of passion that is so intense that it can lead to extreme or unyielding behaviors, typically related to politics or religion.
Synonyms
- Extremism
- Zealotry
- Enthusiasm
- Obsessiveness
- Fervor
