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Fanaticism is defined as extreme devotion or zeal.

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An example of fanaticism is following a set of rules even to the extent of killing other individuals.

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See fanaticism in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

excessive and unreasonable zeal

See fanaticism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Excessive, irrational zeal.

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