How Do You Spell ZEALOTRIES?

Pronunciation: [zˈɛlətɹɪz] (IPA)

Zealotries is a plural form of the noun zealotry, which refers to excessive or fanatical devotion to a cause or belief. It is pronounced /ˈzɛlətriːz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable of zealotry is pronounced with the short "e" sound or /ɛ/ as in red, followed by the stressed syllable 'lə' /lə/. The pronunciation of zealotries follows the same pattern as zealotry but with an additional syllable /z/ pronounced as 'zee.' This word is frequently used in discussions related to religion or politics.

ZEALOTRIES Meaning and Definition

1. Zealotries is the plural form of the noun zealotry. Zealotry is a term used to describe extreme fervor or passionate and fanatical devotion to a cause or belief. It refers to the state of being a zealot, which is an individual who demonstrates excessive or uncompromising enthusiasm for a particular ideology, religion, or cause.

   Zealotries often involve an intense and unwavering commitment to principles and the strong desire to promote or advance them, often through forceful or aggressive means. Zealotries may be driven by religious, political, or philosophical ideologies, where individuals firmly adhere to specific doctrines or ideologies without questioning or considering alternative perspectives.

   The word zealotry originates from the term zealot, which was historically associated with a Jewish sect known for their uncompromising religious and political beliefs, even to the extent of violent resistance against their oppressors. In modern usage, zealotries can extend beyond religious contexts and encompass a wide range of fervent and intense devotion to any cause, ideology, or belief system.

   Zealotries can have both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context and the nature of the cause or belief being upheld. While some zealotries can inspire individuals to drive positive change and bring about social justice, others can lead to extremism, intolerance, and even violence when taken to an extreme.

Common Misspellings for ZEALOTRIES

• xealotries
• sealotries
• aealotries
• zwalotries
• zsalotries
• zdalotries
• zralotries
• z4alotries
• z3alotries
• zezlotries
• zeslotries
• zewlotries
• zeqlotries
• zeakotries
• zeapotries
• zeaootries
• zealitries
• zealktries
• zealltries
• zealptries

Etymology of ZEALOTRIES

The word "zealotries" is derived from the noun "zealot", which comes from the Greek word "zelotes", meaning "one who is zealous". In turn, "zelotes" is derived from the Greek verb "zēloō", meaning "to be zealous, to have fervor". The suffix "-ries" is added to "zealot" to form the plural noun "zealotries", indicating multiple instances or practices of zealotry.