zealot
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Without taking sides, it tells the story of the civil war largely through the eyes of a young Zealot motivated less by religious fanaticism than by disgust over social injustice and corruption.
From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2021
He calls himself the Turfgrass Zealot and has a stock speech about his successes.
From Golf Digest • Sep. 25, 2019
In the TV movie "Masada," when the Romans are near destroying the previously thought impenetrable wall protecting the Jews, one Zealot wishes aloud for more time to make it stronger.
From US News • Nov. 19, 2015
The center of their social life was St. Simon the Zealot Anglican Church, the only Christian church in Shiraz.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2014
At that moment the Zealot and Judas joined the group.
From Men Called Him Master by Smith, Elwyn A. (Elwyn Allen)
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