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fanatic

adj
/fəˈnæt.ɪk/

Etymology

First attested in 1525. Learned borrowing from Latin fānāticus (“of a temple, divinely inspired, frenzied”), from fānum (“temple”). Influenced by French fanatique.

  1. learned borrowing from fānāticus — “of a temple, divinely inspired, frenzied”

Definitions

  1. Fanatical.

    • But Faith, fanatic Faith, once wedded fast / To some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last.

  2. Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon

    Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon; frenzied, overzealous.

  3. A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause.

    • The reclusive tycoon calling himself the Illusive Man is a human nationalist focused on advancing human interests, whatever the cost to non-humans. The Citadel Council regards him as a fanatic posing a serious threat to galactic security.
    • A zealot can't change his mind. A fanatic can't change his mind and won't change the subject. —Winston Churchill (attributed)
    • A fanatic is one who redoubles his effort when he has forgotten his aim. —George Santayana

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA