Zealot

Pronunciation: /ˈziːlət/

Definitions of zealot

noun a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

Example Sentences

A1 He is a zealot when it comes to his favorite sports team.

A2 The zealot preacher always tried to convert others to his beliefs.

B1 The political zealot campaigned tirelessly for their candidate.

B2 She was a zealot for environmental causes, always organizing protests and rallies.

C1 The religious zealot was willing to go to extreme lengths to defend his beliefs.

C2 The zealot's unwavering dedication to their cause inspired others to join their movement.

Examples of zealot in a Sentence

formal The political zealot was known for his extreme dedication to his cause.

informal That guy is such a zealot when it comes to his favorite sports team.

slang I can't stand those health zealots who are always preaching about veganism.

figurative She was a zealot for adventure, always seeking out new experiences and challenges.

Grammatical Forms of zealot

• past tense: zealoted
• plural: zealots
• comparative: more zealous
• superlative: most zealous
• present tense: zealot
• future tense: will zealot
• perfect tense: have zealoted
• continuous tense: is zealoting
• singular: zealot
• positive degree: zealot
• infinitive: to zealot
• gerund: zealoting
• participle: zealoting

Origin and Evolution of zealot

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'zealot' originated from the Greek word 'zelotes' meaning 'ardent follower' or 'one who is zealous'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'zealot' was originally used to describe a member of a Jewish sect that opposed the Roman occupation of Judea in the 1st century AD. Over time, the word has evolved to refer to anyone who is fanatical or uncompromising in their beliefs or actions.