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The downright fanatic is nearer to the heart of things than the cool and slippery disputant.
Edwin Hubbel Chapin

Meaning of "fanatic" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FANATIC

From Latin fānāticus belonging to a temple, hence, inspired by a god, frenzied, from fānum temple.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FANATIC

fanatic  [fəˈnætɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FANATIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fanatic can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FANATIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fanaticism (disambiguation)

Fanaticism is a belief or behavior involving uncritical zeal or obsessive enthusiasm. ▪ Religious fanaticism, fanaticism related to a religion Fanaticism, fanatic and fanatical may also refer to: ▪ Fan , a person with a liking and enthusiasm for something ▪ FANatic, an American TV show on the MTV network in the late 1990s ▪ Fanatic, a 2012 album by the band Heart ▪ Fanatic, a 1965 British thriller ▪ FANatical, a Canadian documentary television series ▪ WWE Fanatic Series, a monthly show on the World Wrestling Entertainment ▪ Fanatic, a now defunct Games Workshop hobby, gaming, and Mordheim magazine...

Definition of fanatic in the English dictionary

The definition of fanatic in the dictionary is a person whose enthusiasm or zeal for something is extreme or beyond normal limits. Other definition of fanatic is a person devoted to a particular hobby or pastime; fan.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FANATIC


agnatic
æɡˈnætɪk
aplanatic
ˌæpləˈnætɪk
aquatic
əˈkwætɪk
attic
ˈætɪk
automatic
ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk
batik
ˈbætɪk
Carnatic
kɑːˈnætɪk
democratic
ˌdɛməˈkrætɪk
diplomatic
ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk
dramatic
drəˈmætɪk
enatic
iːˈnætɪk
Hanseatic
ˌhænsɪˈætɪk
hydrostatic
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈstætɪk
morganatic
ˌmɔːɡəˈnætɪk
pneumatic
njʊˈmætɪk
schematic
skɪˈmætɪk
simatic
saɪˈmætɪk
static
ˈstætɪk
systematic
ˌsɪstɪˈmætɪk
venatic
viːˈnætɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FANATIC

fan tracery
fan vaulting
fan worm
fan-assisted oven
fan-shaped
fan-tailed
fan-tan
Fanagalo
Fanakalo
fanal
fanatical
fanatically
fanaticalness
fanaticise
fanaticism
fanaticization
fanaticize
fanbase
fanboy
fanciable

WORDS THAT END LIKE FANATIC

acrobatic
aromatic
charismatic
Christian Democratic
cinematic
climatic
ecstatic
electrostatic
enzymatic
fitness fanatic
hepatic
lunatic
monochromatic
pancreatic
pragmatic
quadratic
somatic
symptomatic
thematic
traumatic

Synonyms and antonyms of fanatic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FANATIC»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «fanatic» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of fanatic

Translation of «fanatic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FANATIC

Find out the translation of fanatic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fanatic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fanatic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

狂热者
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fanático
570 millions of speakers

English

fanatic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कट्टरपंथी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُتَعَصِّب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фанатик
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fanático
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধর্মান্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fanatique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fanatik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fanatiker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

熱狂者
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

광신자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fanatic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người cuồng tín
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெறியரான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कडवट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fanatik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fanatico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fanatyk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фанатик
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fanatic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φανατικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fanatiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fanatisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fanatiker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fanatic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FANATIC»

The term «fanatic» is very widely used and occupies the 18.703 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FANATIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fanatic

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10 QUOTES WITH «FANATIC»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fanatic.
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Francesca Annis
I am not a fanatic about anything. I do what I can do when I've got the time.
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Samantha Bee
I am a cookbook fanatic.
3
Gina Bellman
I think there was a petition online to get me involved in 'Doctor Who.' I'm not a 'Doctor Who' fanatic, but I am a Steven Moffat fanatic.
4
John Boyega
I'm a Michael Bay fanatic.
5
Edwin Hubbel Chapin
The downright fanatic is nearer to the heart of things than the cool and slippery disputant.
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Will Chase
I would love to do a political drama. I'm a 'West Wing' fanatic.
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Emile M. Cioran
The fanatic is incorruptible: if he kills for an idea, he can just as well get himself killed for one; in either case, tyrant or martyr, he is a monster.
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Rachel Cohn
I am a classic 'Star Trek' fanatic.
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Josh Duhamel
My mother was a P.E. teacher, and she was kind of a fanatic about fitness and nutrition growing up, so it was ingrained in me at a young age. As I get older, I'm finding out it's not about getting all buffed up and looking good. It's more about staying healthy and flexible.
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Finley Peter Dunne
A fanatic is a man that does what he thinks the Lord would do if He knew the facts of the case.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FANATIC»

Discover the use of fanatic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fanatic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Fanatic
Carlin's research into Weir draws him into the past and, in particular, to James Mitchel, a 'justified sinner', imprisioned in 1674 for the attempted assassination of the Archbishop of St Andrews. through the story of Carlin and Mitchel, ...
James Robertson, 2013
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Facebook Fanatic: Explode Your Popularity, Secure Your ...
Here are a few of the topics covered: 75 Ways to Buzz Your Band; Popularity Tips and Tricks to Make You Facebook Royalty; Coolest Profile Names and URLs; Get Celebrities and Famous Bands as Your Friend; Poking and Prodding, Oh My; Rock the ...
BottleTree Books LLC (Firm), Bottletree Books, Editors of Bottletree Books LLC, 2007
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The Opera Fanatic: Ethnography of an Obsession
But while a desire to hobnob with the upper crust might motivate the occasional operagoer, for hardcore fans the real answer, according to The Opera Fanatic, is passion—they do it for love.
Claudio E. Benzecry, 2011
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How to Cure a Fanatic
In How To Cure a Fanatic Amos Oz analyses the historical roots of violence and confronts truths about the extremism nurtured throughout society. By bringing us face to face with fanaticism he suggests ways in which we can all respond.
Amos Oz, 2012
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Fanatic: Ten Things All Sports Fans Should Do Before They Die
An ardent and lifelong sports fanatic describes his year-long odyssey to ten iconic sporting events that exemplify the world of American sports, including the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, the Kentucky Derby, Wimbledon, the Final Four, the ...
Jim Gorant, 2008
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Fanatic!
History and playlists from the Harmony in my head radio show.
Henry Rollins, 2006
7
Formula 1 Fanatic
FORMULA 1 FANATIC is a passionate and evocative history of the ultimate in motor-racing from the early 1970s to the present.
Koen Vergeer, 2004
8
The Fishing Fanatic: Quotes and Brags from Experts and Wags
The most witty and insightful things ever said about anglers and their sport.
Damian R. Rubino, 2007
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Husband Of A Fanatic
The Result Is This Fiercely Personal Essay On The Idea Of The Enemy. Written With Complete Honesty And With No Claims To Journalistic Detachment, This Book Chronicles The Complicity That Binds The Writer To The Rioter.
Amitava Kumar, 2004
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Free Book: I am a fanatic about freedom. I'm tired of seeing ...
"I am a fanatic about freedom. And I'm fanatical about coming at you hard in this book." Maybe you're not as free as you think you are.
Brian Tome, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FANATIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fanatic is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pat Gallen moves from 97.5 Fanatic to CBS3
Beginning next week the 97.5 The Fanatic personality, who is also a video host for Philly.com, heads to CBS3 to become a sports anchor. «Philly.com, Jul 15»
2
Fitness fanatic lashes out at 335lb woman in Living With the Enemy
At 5'5" and 120lbs, fitness and nutrition-obsessed Michel doesn't just look different than 5'3" Kristy, who weighs 335lbs, the two also have ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Festival stage to be named in memory of Chard music fanatic Gary …
A MUSIC fanatic from Chard who passed away in a car crash earlier this year is to have a festival stage named in his honour. Organisers of the ... «Western Gazette, Jul 15»
4
Fitness fanatic, 335-pound woman 'face off' on new Lifetime show
The premiere episode features fitness fanatic Michel Marley and plus-sized model Kristy Love living together for eight days. It doesn't go too ... «The Grio, Jul 15»
5
Film Fanatic: Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Direct Han Solo Movie
Shortly after Disney acquired the rights to Star Wars, they announced a slate of Star Wars movies to be released beginning with The Force ... «Eugene Daily News, Jul 15»
6
Arrow Season 4 Casting Scoop: Who's Playing Damien Darhk?
(But you can always watch Arrow online via TV Fanatic in the meantime!) Loader ... Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow ... «TV Fanatic, Jul 15»
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MTV Announces Teen Wolf Renewal, Releases MEGA New Trailer
TV Fanatic ... Remember that you can watch Teen Wolf online any time via TV Fanatic. ... Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. «TV Fanatic, Jul 15»
8
Living With the Enemy: Fitness fanatic clashes with 335-lb woman
Fitness fanatic Michel Marley and 'Big Beautiful Woman' Kristy Love face off during visit to rock climbing gym on Lifetime's Living With the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Aaron Tveit Cast as Danny Zuko in Grease: Live
Matt Richenthal is the Editor in Chief of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Twitter and on Google+. Share. Tweet. Email. 32 TV Deaths We'll Never Get ... «TV Fanatic, Jul 15»
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'Fanatic Hindu groups' trying to create 1947-like situation in Jmu …
Srinagar: Expressing concern over imparting of arms training to the youth, including girls in the educational institutes of Jammu by fanatic Hindu ... «Kashmir Reader, Jul 15»

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