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zealot

/ˈzɛl.ət/

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noun

Фанатик, ревнитель

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. "

Политическая дискуссия быстро переросла в крики, когда фанатик в группе начал перебивать всех своими экстремальными взглядами.

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noun

Зелот, фанатик

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. "

Во время римской оккупации еврейский зелот, возможно, предпочел бы сражаться, а не платить налоги Цезарю.

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noun

Член антиаристократической политической группы в Салониках с 1342 по 1350 год

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. "

Во время политической нестабильности в Фессалониках XIV века член антиаристократической политической группы, вероятно, участвовал в свержении установленных знатных семей, чтобы установить новый общественный порядок.

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