Meaning of the word zealot in English

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zealot

US /ˈzel.ət/
UK /ˈzel.ət/
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Noun

1.

a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

Example:
The religious zealot refused to listen to any other viewpoints.
He was a fitness zealot who spent four hours at the gym every day.
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