zealots

noun

Definition of zealotsnext
plural of zealot
as in partisans
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause zealots on both sides of the issue resorted to name-calling and scare tactics

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  1. partisans
  2. militants
  3. activists
Noun
  • Russian partisans—groups of domestic dissidents opposed to the Kremlin's policies—have joined forces with Ukrainian operatives.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Fostering greater collaboration between Ukrainian forces and local partisans would also help.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of partisans
Noun
  • This enables the terrorist group Al-Shabab to recruit militants, spread their destructive ideology, and expand operations beyond Somalia's borders under the guise of preventing Somalia's disintegration.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Israel's military continues its latest offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza, whose remaining Palestinians have been almost completely cut off from the rest of the territory amid a growing humanitarian crisis.
    WAFAA SHURAFA AND SAMY MAGDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of militants
Noun
  • Young South Korean activists have flooded the streets of Seoul this week in massive protests calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Reuters — At least 127 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Sudan on Monday and Tuesday by barrel bombs and shelling from the warring sides, rights activists said.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of activists
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