Fanatisme (en. Fanaticism)

/fanatizm/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Attitude of a person who shows extreme devotion to an idea or doctrine, often to the detriment of reason.

Religious fanaticism has led to many conflicts in history.

Le fanatisme religieux a conduit à de nombreux conflits dans l'histoire.

Exercise of an uncontrollable passion for a particular subject.

His fanaticism for football sometimes makes him irrational.

Son fanatisme pour le football le rend parfois irrationnel.

Unreasonable insistence on personal beliefs.

Political fanaticism can divide a nation.

Le fanatisme politique peut diviser une nation.

The word 'fanatisme' comes from the Latin 'fanaticus', which means 'belonging to the temple' or 'inflamed by excessive faith'.

to have a fanaticism

to be excessively passionate about something.

avoir un fanatisme

blind fanaticism

uncritical adherence to an ideology or belief.

fanatisme aveugle

ideological fanaticism

extreme defense of a specific ideology.

fanatisme idéologique

fanatic

Person who passionately adheres to a doctrine or cause.

fanatique

intolerance

Lack of tolerance toward different opinions or beliefs.

intolérance

radicalism

Adherence to extreme political or religious ideas.

radicalisme

devotional delirium.

This group has become a devotional delirium for its leaders.

Ce groupe est devenu un délire dévotionnel pour ses leaders.

obsessed with a cause.

He is so obsessed with his fanaticism that he no longer sees reality.

Il est tellement obsédé par son fanatisme qu'il ne voit plus la réalité.