fanatic

• Beschreibt eine Person, die für eine Sache, ein Ziel oder eine Überzeugung extrem begeistert oder übermäßig eifrig ist, oft bis zur Besessenheit oder Unduldsamkeit.

Describes a person who is extremely enthusiastic or devoted to a particular cause, activity, or interest, often to an excessive degree.

1. Extremely enthusiasticB2informal

   Showing excessive or obsessive enthusiasm for a particular interest or activity.

   Fanatisch

   • He is a fanatic supporter of the local football team.
   • Her fanatic dedication to fitness is inspiring.
   • The fanatic fans camped outside the stadium for days.

   Synonymeardentdie-hardfanaticalferventobsessivepassionaterabidzealous

   Antonymeapatheticdisinterestedindifferentunenthusiastic

2. Extreme or uncompromisingC1formal

   Marked by extreme or unreasonable zeal, especially in religious or political matters.

   Fanatisch

   • The group's fanatic beliefs led to violent actions.
   • His fanatic adherence to the ideology worried his friends.
   • Fanatic nationalism can be dangerous for society.

   Synonymebigoteddogmaticextremeferventintransigentmilitantobsessiverabidradicalsectarianuncompromisingzealous

   Antonymeapatheticindifferentmoderateunenthusiastic

• Substantiv, das eine Person mit extremem, unkritischem Eifer oder Leidenschaft für eine Sache, Überzeugung oder Tätigkeit bezeichnet, oft in übertriebenem oder irrationalem Maß.

A noun referring to a person with extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal for a particular cause, belief, or activity, often to an excessive or irrational degree.

1. Enthusiastic supporterB2informal

   A person with an extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or zeal for a particular activity, cause, or interest.

   Fan

   • He is a football fanatic who never misses a match.
   • She is a fitness fanatic who goes to the gym every day.
   • My brother is a fanatic about collecting vintage records.

   Synonymeaddictadherentaficionadobuffdevoteeenthusiastfanfiendsupporterzealot

2. ExtremistC1formal

   A person who holds extreme or fanatical views, especially in religion or politics.

   Fanatiker

   • The government is concerned about religious fanatics.
   • Political fanatics often refuse to compromise.
   • The fanatic was arrested for inciting violence.

   Synonymeextremistfirebrandhardlinermilitantradicalsectarianultrazealot