zealot

🇬🇧 UK/'zelәt/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

n.

A person who is excessively passionate and uncompromising in pursuit of their beliefs; a fanatic

狂热者,偏执者,极端分子

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
zealother
+
otsuffix
=zealot

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The political zealot refused to listen to any opposing viewpoints.

  • 2.

    Religious zealots often reject scientific explanations.

  • 3.

    He became a zealot for the cause after witnessing the injustice.

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