FANATISM

fanaticism, fanatism, zealotry

(noun) excessive intolerance of opposing views

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Fan"a*tism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. fanatisme. Cf. Fanaticism.]

Definition: Fanaticism. [R.] Gibbon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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Coffee Trivia

Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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