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zealots
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a person who is fanatically committed to a cause, ideology, or belief, often with uncompromising intensity and willingness to act aggressively in its defense
- The environmental zealot chained himself to the pipeline in protest.
- Political zealots flooded the streets, demanding radical change.
- She was a zealot for animal rights, refusing any compromise.
- The zealot's speeches stirred both admiration and fear.
- Tech zealots defended their favorite platforms with cult-like devotion.
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a radical anti-Roman Jewish nationalist from the first century CE, known for violent resistance and religious extremism during Roman occupation of Judea
- The Zealots led the revolt against Roman rule in 66 CE.
- Zealots viewed Roman collaborators as traitors to God and Israel.
- The sect of Zealots believed armed resistance was a sacred duty.
- Many Zealots perished during the siege of Masada.
- Zealots rejected compromise, demanding total liberation from Roman control.