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fanatism

/ˈfæn.ə.tɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈfæn.ə.tɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чрезмерный и часто некритический энтузиазм или рвение, особенно в отношении религиозных, политических или других убеждений, характеризующееся нетерпимостью к противоположным взглядам.

A noun referring to excessive and often uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, especially in relation to religious, political, or other beliefs, characterized by intolerance of opposing views.

uncountable

  1. Excessive intoleranceC1formalpolitical

    An extreme and unreasoning devotion to a cause or opinion, characterized by intolerance of any opposing views.

    ruЧрезмерная нетерпимость

    • His fanatism for the party led him to denounce anyone who disagreed.
    • The country was torn apart by religious fanatism.
    • Fanatism often prevents rational discussion and compromise.
    • She warned that political fanatism could threaten democracy.

    Synonymsbigotrydogmatismextremismfanaticismintolerancesectarianismzealotry

    Antonymsliberalismmoderationtolerance