zelotes

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a person who loves with jealousy; a jealous person

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ζηλωτής (emulator, zealous admirer, follower).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ζηλωτής

Gloss

emulator, zealous admirer, follower

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