Usage Note
Fanatismo describes excessive, uncritical zeal for a cause, religion, or team. The corresponding adjective is fanatico (also used as a noun: un fanatico = 'a fanatic'). In Italian sport culture fanatismo is more negative than tifo (fandom), implying dangerous or irrational behavior. The plural is fanatismi.
Examples
"Il fanatismo religioso porta spesso alla violenza."
Natural Translation
Religious fanaticism often leads to violence.
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