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   Fa·nat·i·cism

   /fəˈnadəˌsizəm/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being fanatical: "the dangers of religious fanaticism" Similar zealotryzealextremismmilitancysectarianismfundamentalismbigotrydogmatismchauvinismradicalismimmoderationobsessivenessover-enthusiasmaddictionfixationmadnessmonomaniaimmoderationpassioninfatuationenthusiasmdedicationdevotionsingle-mindednessinformal:fandomrare:fervencyardencypassionatenessOpposite moderationindifference

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   What is fanaticism?

   • Definition of fanaticism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary extreme beliefs or behaviour, especially in connection with religion or politics synonym extremism The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   Is fanaticism bad?

   • Siddhant Adlakha, TIME, 5 Apr. 2024 That’s the terms of fanaticism, and any fanaticism is bad. Hemal Jhaveri, WIRED, 29 Feb. 2024 Imagine a world devoid of color or warmth, foundering amid environmental catastrophe and tribal factions that threaten to bring humanity to the edge of fatal fanaticism. Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024

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   What is the history of fanaticism?

   • Fanaticism has fuelled many of the conflicts of the twentieth century, in particular the theatres of combat of the Second World War. More recently, religious fanaticism has bedevilled affairs in the Middle East and elsewhere. Is fanaticism becoming more fanatical in the new millennium?

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   Is fanaticism a strategy to achieve power?

   • Therefore, while much of the existing literature is dominated by negative depictions of fanaticism (Thorne & Bruner, 2006:52), fanaticism can also be viewed as a strong, intense, extreme level of commitment (Chung, Beverland, Farrelly & Qeuster, 2008 :333) that could serve as a strategy to achieve power (Olson, 2009:83).

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   2 days ago · Wildly excessive or irrational devotion, dedication, or enthusiasm.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Feb 29, 2024 · The meaning of FANATICISM is fanatic outlook or behavior. Recent Examples on the Web That’s the terms of fanaticism, and any fanaticism is bad. — Hemal Jhaveri, WIRED, 29 Feb. 2024 Imagine a world devoid of color or warmth, foundering amid environmental catastrophe and tribal factions that threaten to bring humanity to the edge of fatal fanaticism.

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   fanaticism. an extreme and uncritical zeal or enthusiasm, as in religion or politics. — fanatic, n., adj. — fanatical, adj. See also: Attitudes. the character, spirit, or conduct of a person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics. — fanatic, n. See also: Religion.

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   Fanaticism definition, fanatical character, spirit, or conduct. See more.

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   Synonyms for FANATICISM: zeal, obsession, infatuation, mania, fever, earnestness, excitement, eagerness; Antonyms of FANATICISM: insensitivity, insensibility ...

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   Feb 5, 2024 · fanatism: 1 n excessive intolerance of opposing views Synonyms: fanaticism , zealotry Type of: intolerance unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs