 fanatic |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause) | |
| Synonyms: | fiend | |
| Examples: | "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject"--Winston Churchill |
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| Related terms: | enthusiast | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea | |
| Synonyms: | overzealous rabid fanatical | |
| Examples: | "rabid isolationist" |
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| Related terms: | passionate | |
| Similar spelling: |
fanatical fanaticism fantastic |
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