Fanaticism - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Fanaticism :  (noun)

1: excessive intolerance of opposing views [syn: zealotry]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Fanaticism : \Fa*nat"i*cism\, n. [Cf. Fanatism.] Excessive enthusiasm, unreasoning zeal, or wild and extravagant notions, on any subject, especially religion; religious frenzy.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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