zealot in Italian
zealot in Italian is fanatico, zelota — zealot means someone so committed to a cause or belief that they pursue it with extreme, often unreasonable intensity.
zealot in Italian
fanatico
One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for their own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.
zelota
(historical, Judaism) 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.
What does "zealot" mean?
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noun Someone so committed to a cause or belief that they pursue it with extreme, often unreasonable intensity.
"The reform movement was hijacked by a handful of zealots."
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noun Historically, a member of a Jewish political movement in first-century Judea that violently resisted Roman rule.
"The Zealots led the revolt against Roman occupation in 66 CE."
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zealot in a sentence
- The reform movement was hijacked by a handful of zealots.
- He argued like a zealot, refusing to accept any counterpoint.
- The Zealots led the revolt against Roman occupation in 66 CE.
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What is "zealot" in Italian?
"zealot" in Italian is fanatico, zelota. zealot means: Someone so committed to a cause or belief that they pursue it with extreme, often unreasonable intensity.
How do you use "zealot" in a sentence?
Example: "The reform movement was hijacked by a handful of zealots." In Italian, "zealot" is fanatico, zelota.
Are there other ways to say "zealot" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "zealot": fanatico, zelota.
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