What is another word for fanatics?

Pronunciation: [fɐnˈatɪks] (IPA)

Fanatics are people who hold extreme views on a particular subject. Synonyms for the word fanatics include zealots, extremists, true believers, fundamentalists, hardliners, ideologues, dogmatists, radicals, and militants. Some of these words may have positive connotations in certain contexts, but they generally imply a rigid adherence to a particular doctrine or ideology that can sometimes be dangerous or intolerant. While it is important to have strong convictions, it is equally important to listen to and understand different perspectives. Ultimately, a diverse and inclusive society requires compassion, understanding, and a willingness to consider alternative viewpoints.

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Usage examples for Fanatics

We must number among them all the fanatics, all the partisans of Arabi Pasha, and many among the poorer classes.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
During my lecture tour threats from fanatics reached me, and in my nervous condition it was not hard for me to believe that my life was in danger.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
To expect such a thing shows the child-like illusions under which French fanatics are living.
"Psycho-Phone Messages"
Francis Grierson

Famous quotes with Fanatics

  • Religious conflict can be the bloodiest and cruelest conflicts that turn people into fanatics.
    William J. Brennan, Jr.
  • In fact, the U.S. military has bent over backwards to respect the religious beliefs of some very dangerous fanatics who want to kill us.
    Linda Chavez
  • That's because international Islamic religious fanatics have the same goal as the Axis fascists - the destruction of our way of life.
    David Hackworth
  • The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people are full of doubts.
    James P. Hogan
  • We are battling fanatics who kidnap and behead civilians and shoot fleeing children in the back. There can be no dialogue with such people, and the American people understand this.
    Kay Bailey Hutchison

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