fanaticism
noun/fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/
/fəˈnætɪsɪzəm/
[uncountable] (disapproving)- extreme beliefs or behaviour, especially in connection with religion or politics synonym extremism
- driven by religious fanaticism
- the fanaticism of football supporters
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