zealots
The word “zealots” has 2 syllables: zea-lots
It's pronounced as /ˈzɛləts/
What is synonym and antonym for zealots?
In the thesaurus, “zealots” has 59 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for zealots along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for zealots
- activists
- addicts
- advocates
- afficionados
- aficionados
- apostles
- backers
- boosters
- buffs
- bugs
- champions
- crusaders
- cultists
- devotees
- disciples
- dreamers
- energumen
- enthusiasts
- evangelists
- extremists
- faddists
- fanatical group
- fanaticos
- fanatics
- fanciers
- fans
- fiends
- followers
- fools
- freaks
- habitues
- hangers-on
- heads
- hounds
- idealists
- idealogues
- ideologues
- idolizers
- junkies
- lovers
- maniacs
- mavens
- mavins
- militants
- nuts
- nympholepts
- partisans
- partizans
- patrons
- promoters
- red hots
- rooters
- stalwarts
- suckers
- supporters
- true believers
- visionaries
- votaries
- well-wishers
Antonyms for zealots
- dabblers
- dilettantes
- dilettanti
- nonmilitants
Meanings of zealots
- noun
- One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic.
- A member of a radical, warlike, ardently patriotic group of Jews in Judea, particularly prominent in the first century, who advocated the violent overthrow of Roman rule and vigorously resisted the efforts of the Romans and their supporters to convert the Jews.
- A member of an anti-aristocratic political group in Thessalonica from 1342 until 1350.
Example Sentences
- Zealots of the environmental movement passionately advocate for sustainable practices.
- The political rally attracted zealots who fervently supported their candidate.
- Some sports fans are known to be zealots, attending every game and cheering relentlessly.
- The historical novel depicted the actions of religious zealots during a turbulent period.
- The charismatic leader gained a following of dedicated zealots who embraced his ideologies.
On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to zealots, such as: activists, addicts, advocates, afficionados, aficionados, apostles, backers.
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