Definitions

1. noun

The quality or state of being a zealot; enthusiastic and unwavering support for a particular cause or ideology, often to the point of intolerance or fanaticism.

“The politician’s zealous stance on the issue was criticized as a form of zealotism that disregarded opposing views.”

2. noun

A zealot’s behavior or attitude.

“The journalist’s exposé highlighted the zealotism of the cult’s leadership, which prioritized recruiting new members over the welfare of existing ones.”