- fanatic⇄adj. enthusiastic or zealous beyond reason, especially in religion or politics.
Ex. a fanatic follower of some leader or belief. - fanatic⇄fanatic, noun, adjective.
- fanatic⇄noun a person who is carried away beyond reason by his feelings or beliefs.
Ex. My friend was such a fanatic about fresh air that he would not stay in any room with the windows closed.
(SYN) zealot.