CEFR C1

fanaticism

noun

Meaning

Excessive and uncritical zeal or obsessive devotion to a particular cause, belief, or activity.

Examples

The political leader warned against the dangers of religious fanaticism, which could lead to extreme actions.
Her fanaticism for environmental protection drove her to participate in every protest and volunteer for countless hours.

Synonyms: zeal, extremism, bigotry, dogmatism

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fanaticism (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/

Definition

Excessive and uncritical zeal or obsessive devotion to a particular cause, belief, or activity.

Examples

The political leader warned against the dangers of religious fanaticism, which could lead to extreme actions.
Her fanaticism for environmental protection drove her to participate in every protest and volunteer for countless hours.
The historian studied the period marked by intense ideological fanaticism that swept across the nation.

Synonyms of fanaticism

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Antonyms of fanaticism

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