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zealot

noun/ˈzɛlət/

B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

A person who is fanatically committed to a cause or set of beliefs.

The reform, though sensible, was pursued with the fervour of a zealot rather than a statesman.

Similar: fanatic, extremist, partisan

Topic: GRE Verbal in General English

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