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zelotic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Characteristic of zealots, especially those that were part of rebellious movements in biblical times.

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin zēlōticus, from Ancient Greek ζηλωτικός (zēlōtikós). Equivalent to zealot + -ic.

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Translations

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  • Greek: ζηλωτικός (zilotikós) — pertaining to zealots, in the historical sense
  • Ancient Greek: ζηλωτικός (zēlōtikós) — pertaining to zealots, in the historical sense
  • Latin: zēlōticus — pertaining to zealots, in the historical sense