FANATIC


Meaning of FANATIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ fə-ˈna-tik ]

adjective

or fa·nat·i·cal -ti-kəl

Etymology: Latin fanaticus inspired by a deity, frenzied, from fanum temple — more at feast

Date: 1550

: marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion

they're fanatic about politics

• fanatic noun

• fa·nat·i·cal·ly fə-ˈna-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb

• fa·nat·i·cal·ness -kəl-nəs noun

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