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zealot

/ˈzɛl.ət/

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noun

Zélote, fanatique

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 discussion politique s'est rapidement transformée en cris lorsqu'un zélote du groupe a commencé à interrompre tout le monde avec ses opinions extrêmes.

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noun

Zélote

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. "

Pendant l'occupation romaine, un zélote juif aurait pu choisir de se battre plutôt que de payer des impôts à César.

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noun

Membre d'un groupe politique anti-aristocratique à Thessalonique de 1342 à 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. "

Pendant l'instabilité politique de Thessalonique au XIVe siècle, un membre d'un groupe politique anti-aristocratique a probablement participé au renversement des familles nobles établies pour établir un nouvel ordre social.

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