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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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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