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zeal

nounmasculine/ˈzɛlu/medium

ze·lo

Definition

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective; diligent care.
She approached her work with infectious zeal.
The volunteers worked with remarkable zeal.
Common collocations
with zealreligious zealmissionary zealshow zeal

Etymology

Do latim 'zelus', do grego 'zêlos' (ardor, emulação).

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