Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Fanaticism.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun rare Fanaticism.
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- noun excessive intolerance of opposing views
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun excessive intolerance of opposing views
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Examples
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Christian sects; by which they mean fanatism, which is a striking feature in the character of the Christians not only of the mountain, but also of the principal Syrian towns, and of the open country.
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Christian sects; by which they mean fanatism, which is a striking feature in the character of the Christians not only of the mountain, but also of the principal Syrian towns, and of the open country.
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He is adored by his parishioners, though they reproach him with a want of fervour in his intercourse with other Christian sects; by which they mean fanatism, which is a striking feature in the character of the
Travels in Syria and the Holy Land John Lewis Burckhardt 1800
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The Latinos born in United States have lots of contact with other sports since childhood and even though they bring with them the fanatism towards soccer brought upon them by their parents --and many become true soccer fanatics-- they tend to have growing love for teams of other sports.
José Fernando López: The Dream of the World Cup and the Role of Latinos José Fernando López 2011
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The Latinos born in United States have lots of contact with other sports since childhood and even though they bring with them the fanatism towards soccer brought upon them by their parents --and many become true soccer fanatics-- they tend to have growing love for teams of other sports.
José Fernando López: The Dream of the World Cup and the Role of Latinos José Fernando López 2011
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The worst part is changing his guiding point from religious-fanatism-evil-fighting to a damsel in distress.
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Miley Cyrus alone is good soft porn and pop, at least with some tolerance for flag waveing and religious fanatism.
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This is in no way strange, since in “the West” Hinduism tends to be identified with “tolerance, patience, non-violence” while Islam is connected with “terrorism, fanatism etc.”.
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This is in no way strange, since in “the West” Hinduism tends to be identified with “tolerance, patience, non-violence” while Islam is connected with “terrorism, fanatism etc.”.
The Hijras of Haji Malang « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008
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Personally this film is being released at the right time in America were religious fanatism is running rampent in some circles.
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