Zeal

Definition of Zeal

Pronunciation: zēl

n.	1.
	1.	Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor. I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. - Rom. x. 2. A zeal for liberty is sometimes an eagerness to subvert with little care what shall be established. - Johnson.
	2.	A zealot.
v. i.	1.	To be zealous.

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