zealots

Definitions

People who are fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.

Members of an ancient Jewish sect that aimed at a world Jewish theocracy and resisted the Romans until AD 70.

Examples

The political zealots refused to listen to any opposing viewpoints during the debate.

Religious zealots often prioritize their dogmatic beliefs above all else.

The project was derailed by a group of zealots who insisted on following the original plan despite its obvious flaws.

Synonyms

fanatics extremists radicals militants dogmatists bigots partisans

Antonyms

moderates liberals centrists pragmatists skeptics indifferents apathy