Zealotry definitions and example sentences on Wordnik

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We need not evade or excuse Columbus's flaws -- his religious zealotry, his enslavement and oppression of natives -- to recognize that he made history by finding new territory for a civilization that would soon show mankind how to overcome the age-old scourges of slavery, war, and forced religious conversion.

—SOLO - Sense of Life Objectivists

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noun Excessive zeal; fanaticism.

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There are a few inspired pokes at religious zealotry, but the film is mostly a sophomoric comedy full of the oldest dick and fart jokes. — Home
As a result of the past few days, I've put thought into the concepts of faith, zealotry, and logic. — domesticat.net
"The difference between faith and zealotry is the difference between taking your faith in context of the world around you, versus taking your faith instead of the world around you." — domesticat.net
When he engages in his zealotry, many start to get sick of it and do not post with him. — BangorDailyNews.com > News
Your "global" issues and your zealotry are going to lead us all into a war hat is supposedly for the sake of peace. — Latest Articles