fanatic

noun adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: fa-nat-ic (3)

English Definition

A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

Example Sentence

He is a sports fanatic who never misses a match.

US IPA /fəˈnætɪk/
UK IPA /fəˈnætɪk/