Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zealotry
noun
/ˈziː.əl.ə.tri/
Definition
Excessive zeal or fervor, particularly in the pursuit of a cause or ideology.
Examples
- Her zealotry for environmental causes led her to organize numerous community clean-up events.
- The political zealotry displayed during the campaign polarized many voters.
- His zealotry in promoting the new product sometimes alienated potential customers.
Meaning
Zealotry refers to an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or devotion to a cause, often to the point of fanaticism.
Synonyms
- fanaticism
- extremism
- fervor
- passion
- devotion
