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zealot

/ˈzɛl.ət/

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noun

Fanático, fanática

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 discussion quickly dissolved into shouting when a zealot in the group began interrupting everyone with his extreme views. "

La discusión política se disolvió rápidamente en gritos cuando un fanático del grupo comenzó a interrumpir a todos con sus puntos de vista extremos.

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noun

Zelote

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, a Jewish zealot might have chosen to fight rather than pay taxes to Caesar. "

Durante la ocupación romana, un zelote judío podría haber elegido luchar en lugar de pagar impuestos al César.

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Miembro de un grupo político antiaristocrático en Tesalónica desde 1342 hasta 1350

A member of an anti-aristocratic political group in Thessalonica from 1342 until 1350.

Examples :

"During the political instability of 14th-century Thessalonica, a zealot likely participated in overthrowing the established noble families to establish a new social order. "

Durante la inestabilidad política de Tesalónica en el siglo XIV, un miembro de un grupo político antiaristocrático probablemente participó en el derrocamiento de las familias nobles establecidas para establecer un nuevo orden social.

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