Ideologue and Zealot

Ideologue

Ideologue noun - One who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause.
Usage example: as long as there are ideologues controlling both sides of the aisle, legislative compromise is out of the question

Zealot and ideologue are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zealot" instead a noun "Ideologue".

Zealot

Zealot noun - One who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause.
Usage example: zealots on both sides of the issue resorted to name-calling and scare tactics
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Synonyms for Zealot

Ideologue and zealot are semantically related. You can use "Ideologue" instead a noun "Zealot".

Nearby Words: zealous, zealotry
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