FANATIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
Example: rabid isolationist
Synonyms
Fanatic, Overzealous, Fanatical, Fiend, Rabid
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "fanatic" comes from Latin fānāticus. Many other languages have similar words:
- French: fanatique
🧩 Fun Fact
Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.