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fanaticism

/fænætɪsɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does fanaticism mean?

noun

Excessive enthusiasm or zeal, especially for a particular cause or activity. A strong and unreasonable enthusiasm for something.

Example

"The politician's fanaticism for environmental protection led her to propose radical changes to the country's energy policy."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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