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zealot

/ziːˈɔːlt/ noun · British & US
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What does zealot mean?

noun

A person who is fanatically devoted to a cause or ideal; a person who shows excessive enthusiasm or zeal for a particular activity or belief.

Example

"The politician's zealot supporters protested outside the courthouse."

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