Zealotry
/ˈziː.əl.ə.tri/noun
Excessive zeal, especially in religious or political pursuits.
Did you know?The term 'zealot' originated from a radical Jewish sect in the first century CE, known for their fierce resistance against Roman rule, illustrating the dangerous power of extreme devotion.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰeǵʰ-
“to set, put, or place, indicating a strong intention or focus.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ζῆλος (zēlos)
“ardor or intense passion, often associated with fervent devotion.”
Late Latin
Latin
zelotes
“a person full of zeal, specifically referring to a member of a Jewish political movement.”
Middle English
English
zelotrye
“the state of being zealous, often with connotations of excessive or fanatical enthusiasm.”
Modern English
English
zealotry
“the quality of being zealous, particularly to an extreme or fanatical degree.”