English
Etymology
From French fanatique or its source, Latin fanaticus �of a temple, divinely inspired, frenzied�, from fanum �temple�.
Pronunciation
IPA|/f��nætɪk/
audio|en-us-fanatic.ogg|Audio (US)
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ætɪk|-ætɪk
Adjective
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- rare Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon; frenzied, over-zealous.
- fanatical|Fanatical.
Translations
trans-top|Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon
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trans-top|fanatical
German: fanatisch
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Noun
en-noun
- obsolete A lunatic, especially a religious maniac.
- A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.
Translations
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trans-top|one who is zealously enthusiastic
French: fanatique m
German: Fanatiker m, Fanatikerin f
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Polish: fanatyk m, fanatyczka f
Portuguese: fanático m, fanática f
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See also
fan
Quotations
A zealot can't change his mind. A fanatic can't change his mind and won't change the subject. �w:Winston Churchill|Winston Churchill (attributed)
A fanatic is one who redoubles his effort when he has forgotten his aim. �w:George Santayana|George Santayana
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