word
Fanatic
Fuh-NA-tihk
/fʌˈnætɪk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fanatic
Dictionary meaning
Marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea.
Examples
- They're a fanatic about politics.
Synonyms: fanatical, overzealous, rabid
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