Associations to the word «Zealot»

ZEALOT, noun. 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

ZEALOT, noun. (historical) 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.

ZEALOT, noun. (historical) A member of an anti-aristocratic political group in Thessalonica from 1342 until 1350.

ZEALOT, noun. A member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans.

ZEALOT, noun. A fervent and even militant proponent of something.