zealotry

noun

zeal·​ot·​ry ˈze-lə-trē How to pronounce zealotry (audio)
plural zealotries
Synonyms of zealotrynext
: excess of zeal : fanatical devotion

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There is no scientific way to quantify the utility of Iranian zealotry. Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 The mayor’s veto was not based on policy, but rather on ideology and zealotry. Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026 Skewering everything from leftist factional infighting to religious zealotry, the movie follows Brian (Graham Chapman), born in the same stable as Jesus and initially mistaken for him. David Faris, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026 The 1979 revolution will have finally reached its thermidor and abandoned its founding zealotry. Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for zealotry

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zealotry was in 1653

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“Zealotry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zealotry. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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