Etymology

zelotic

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Today it means: Characteristic of zealots, especially those that were part of rebellious movements in biblical times. Full definition →

Latin zēlōticus ← Ancient Greek ζηλωτικός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromζηλωτικός
  2. Latin · borrowed fromzēlōticus
  3. English todayzelotic

Borrowed from Latin zēlōticus, from Ancient Greek ζηλωτικός (zēlōtikós). Equivalent to zealot + -ic.

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