fanatic
noun
plural fanatics
Definition of fanatic
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
disapproving
: a person exhibiting excessive enthusiasm and intense uncritical devotion toward some controversial matter (as in religion or politics)
a religious fanatic [=extremist] The fanatics are convinced they are serving a righteous cause and that all means are justified …— Flora Lewis
2
: a person who is extremely enthusiastic about and devoted to some interest or activity
a boating/sports/racing fanatic She's a real fanatic when it comes to working out. Since the U.S. economy began to sputter in 2008, shoppers have become coupon fanatics and lovers of buy-one-get-one-free deals …— Janet K. Keeler
fanatic
adjective
variants:
or fanatical
Definition of fanatic (Entry 2 of 2)
: marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion
they're fanatic about politics a fanatic attention to details
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