Zealotry

Pronunciation: /ˈzɛlətri/

Definitions of zealotry

noun excessive or fanatical devotion to a cause or belief

Example Sentences

A1 She showed zealotry in her dedication to practicing the piano every day.

A2 His zealotry for the local sports team was evident in the way he painted his face in team colors for every game.

B1 The politician's zealotry for his beliefs often led to heated debates in parliament.

B2 The religious zealotry of the group caused tension within the community.

C1 The zealotry of the environmental activists led to significant changes in government policy.

C2 The zealotry of the cult leader resulted in tragic consequences for his followers.

Examples of zealotry in a Sentence

formal The zealotry of the group led to extreme actions that caused harm to innocent people.

informal His zealotry for the latest tech gadgets is unmatched by anyone I know.

slang Don't listen to the zealotry of those fanboys, make your own decision.

figurative Her zealotry for justice burned like a fire within her, driving her to fight for what she believed in.

Grammatical Forms of zealotry

• plural: zealotries
• comparative: more zealotry
• superlative: most zealotry
• present tense: zealotries
• future tense: will zealotry
• perfect tense: has zealotried
• continuous tense: is zealotrying
• singular: zealotry
• positive degree: zealotry
• infinitive: to zealotry
• gerund: zealotrying
• participle: zealotried

Origin and Evolution of zealotry

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'zealotry' originated from the Greek word 'zelotes' meaning 'ardent follower'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person who is fervent and enthusiastic in their beliefs or cause, the term 'zealotry' has evolved to also carry negative connotations of excessive or fanatical devotion.