English Explanatory Dictionary

zelotic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characteristic of zealots, especially those that were part of rebellious movements in biblical times.

Word forms

zelotic more zelotic most zelotic

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin zēlōticus, from Ancient Greek ζηλωτικός (zēlōtikós). Equivalent to zealot + -ic.

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