Definitions for fanaticism
fəˈnæt əˌsɪz əmfa·nati·cism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fanaticism, fanatism, zealotrynoun

   excessive intolerance of opposing views

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fanaticismnoun

   The characteristic or practice of being a fanatic.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fanaticismnoun

   Enthusiasm; religious frenzy.

   Etymology: from fanatick.

   A church whose doctrines are derived from the clear fountains of the Scriptures, whose polity and discipline are formed upon the most uncorrupted models of antiquity, which has stood unshaken by the most furious assaults of popery on the one hand, and fanaticism on the other; has triumphed over all the arguments of its enemies, and has nothing now to contend with but their slanders and calumnies. John Rogers, Sermons.

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1. Fanaticism

   Fanaticism (from the Latin adverb fānāticē [fren-fānāticus; enthusiastic, ecstatic; raging, fanatical, furious]) is a belief or behavior involving uncritical zeal or an obsessive enthusiasm.

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1. fanaticism

   Fanaticism is a behavior characterized by excessive and often uncritical enthusiasm, obsession, or dedication to a particular cause, belief, or activity, often manifested in an extreme, intense, or obsessive manner, disregarding any differing viewpoints or potential harm caused to self or others.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Fanaticismnoun

   excessive enthusiasm, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions, on any subject, especially religion; religious frenzy

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1. Fanaticism

   Fanaticism is a belief or behavior involving uncritical zeal, particularly for a religious or political cause or in some cases sports, or with an obsessive enthusiasm for a pastime or hobby. Philosopher George Santayana defines fanaticism as "redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim"; according to Winston Churchill, "A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject". By either description the fanatic displays very strict standards and little tolerance for contrary ideas or opinions. In his book Crazy Talk, Stupid Talk, Neil Postman states that "the key to all fanatical beliefs is that they are self-confirming.... fanatical not because they are 'false', but because they are expressed in such a way that they can never be shown to be false." The behavior of a fan with overwhelming enthusiasm for a given subject is differentiated from the behavior of a fanatic by the fanatic's violation of prevailing social norms. Though the fan's behavior may be judged as odd or eccentric, it does not violate such norms. A fanatic differs from a crank, in that a crank is defined as a person who holds a position or opinion which is so far from the norm as to appear ludicrous and/or probably wrong, such as a belief in a Flat Earth. In contrast, the subject of the fanatic's obsession may be "normal", such as an interest in religion or politics, except that the scale of the person's involvement, devotion, or obsession with the activity or cause is abnormal or disproportionate.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fanaticism in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fanaticism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of fanaticism in a Sentence

1. Denis Diderot:

   Fanaticism is just one step away from barbarism.

2. George Santayana:

   Fanaticism consists in redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim.

3. Reinhold Niebuhr:

   The tendency to claim God as an ally for our partisan values and ends is the source of all religious fanaticism.

4. John Calhoun:

   The interval between the decay of the old and the formation and establishment of the new constitutes a period of transition which must always necessarily be one of uncertainty, confusion, error, and wild and fierce fanaticism.

5. President Tayyip Erdogan:

   Using sacred Islam's name, exploiting it, this terrorist group which spills Muslim blood has gone as far as attacking the town where the mosque and blessed remains of our Prophet are located, daesh is a dagger plunged into the chest of Muslims. Whoever gives support to this group, whether out of sectarian fanaticism or another motive, commits the same sin.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fanaticism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fanaticism
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=fanaticism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanaticism
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanaticism
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=fanaticism