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fanatismo

/fa.naˈtiz.mo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

fanaticism

  • extreme and uncritical enthusiasm or devotion, especially in sports, politics, or ideas

In a sentence

Il fanatismo di certi tifosi rovina l'atmosfera delle partite.

The fanaticism of certain supporters ruins the atmosphere of the matches.

Dobbiamo combattere ogni forma di fanatismo attraverso il dialogo.

We must fight every form of fanaticism through dialogue.

La passione è sana, ma il fanatismo impedisce qualsiasi confronto razionale.

Passion is healthy, but fanaticism prevents any rational discussion.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
fanatismomasculine · singular
fanatismimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Uncountable in most contexts; rarely pluralized.

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