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fanatic

/fəˈnætɪk/

fanaticnoun

fanatics

/fəˈnæt.ɪk/

Countable; refers to a person exhibiting extreme, uncritical zeal.

Definitions

A person who is extremely enthusiastic or devoted to a particular cause, especially in an uncritical or obsessive way.

The stadium was packed with football fanatics waving banners and chanting.

A person whose zeal, especially for a religious or political cause, is extreme and irrational, sometimes leading to aggressive or violent behavior.

The assassination was carried out by a fanatic who believed he was serving a higher purpose.

Synonyms

true believer

fanaticadjective

more fanatic

Comp.

most fanatic

Super.

/fəˈnætɪk/

Translations

фанатичный

He has a fanatic dedication to his work.

У него фанатичная преданность своей работе.

фанатический

Her fanatic enthusiasm for the project was contagious.

Ее фанатический энтузиазм по поводу проекта был заразительным.

Definitions

Exhibiting excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion towards a particular cause or activity.

His fanatic dedication to the team was evident in his refusal to miss a single game, no matter the circumstances.

Synonyms