noun Download 🔗Share One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic Examples : "The political zealots on both sides of the issue refused to listen to any opposing viewpoints. " attitude person religion politics character society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews. Examples : "During the Roman occupation, Jewish zealots fought fiercely for their freedom and religious beliefs. " history religion politics war group person nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A member of an anti-aristocratic political group in Thessalonica from 1342 until 1350. Examples : "During the political turmoil in Thessalonica, the zealots gained significant power by appealing to the poor and challenging the established elite. " politics history group organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading