Fanatic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /fəˈnæt.ɪk/
• Rhymes: -ætɪk

Alternative forms

• fanatick obsolete

Origin

First attested in 1525. From Latin fānāticus ("of a temple, divinely inspired, frenzied"), from fānum ("temple"). Influenced by French fanatique.

Full definition of fanatic

Adjective

1. Fanatical.
• T. MooreBut Faith, fanatic Faith, once wedded fast
  To some dear falsehood, hugs it to the last.
2. (obsolete) Showing evidence of possession by a god or demon; frenzied, overzealous.

Noun

1. A person who is zealously enthusiastic for some cause, especially in religion.