fanaticism
noun/fəˈnætəˌsɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #16,692 most common English word
Meaning
extreme and often irrational enthusiasm or devotion to a cause, belief, or interest.
Example sentence
The coach warned the players that fanaticism among their supporters could lead to dangerous behavior at matches.
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