fanaticism

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Learn the meaning of fanaticism with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

fanaticism

(noun)

Meaning

extreme enthusiasm for a cause

Example

"Her fanaticism for the sport drove her to train daily."

Synonyms

zealotryextremismpassion

Antonyms

indifferenceapathy

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'fanaticus', meaning inspired by a deity.
Related word forms
  • noun: fanatic
  • adjective: fanatical

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