FANATICISM

fanaticism, fanatism, zealotry

(noun) excessive intolerance of opposing views

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fanaticism (countable and uncountable, plural fanaticisms)

The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.

Source: Wiktionary


Fa*nat"i*cism, n. Etym: [Cf. Fanatism.]

Definition: Excessive enthusiasm, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions, on any subject, especially religion; religious frenzy.

Syn.

– See Superstition.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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