zealotry
/ˈzelətri/noun
उच्चारण ज़ेलट्री
कट्टरता, धर्मांधता
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[U] disapproving
extreme and uncompromising enthusiasm for a cause, especially religious or political
कट्टरता, धर्मांधता
- religious zealotry
- The debate was spoilt by the zealotry of a few speakers who refused to listen.
- The editor warned against the zealotry that was spreading online.
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- Zealotry of any kind makes it hard to listen to other views.
- Years later, he regretted the zealotry of his youth.
Synonyms fanaticism extremism bigotry militancy dogmatism
Opposite moderation tolerance open-mindedness indifference
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
zeal·ot·ry
?Which word?
Keep the extreme words together: zealotry, fanaticism, extremism, bigotry, dogmatism (refusing to consider other opinions).
अतिवाद के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: zealotry, fanaticism, extremism, bigotry, dogmatism (दूसरी राय पर विचार करने से इनकार)।
§Grammar and usage
Keep the family together: zeal (enthusiasm, often good), zealous (very enthusiastic), zealot (an extreme supporter), zealotry (extreme enthusiasm, often bad).
परिवार साथ याद रखिए: zeal (उत्साह, प्रायः अच्छा), zealous (बहुत उत्साही), zealot (अतिवादी समर्थक), zealotry (अत्यधिक उत्साह, प्रायः बुरा)।