non-fanatic
non-fanatic is the alternative form of nonfanatic.
Meaning of nonfanatic
Adjective
nonfanatic (comparative more nonfanatic, superlative most nonfanatic)
- Not fanatic; reasonable or moderate.
- In general, we observe the Catholic Dignitaries, and the zealous or fanatic of that creed, especially the Jesuits, are apt to be against him : as for the nonfanatic, they expect better government, secular advantage ; these latter weigh doubtfully, and with less weight whichever way.1886, Thomas Carlyle, History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Called Frederick the Great, page 168
- Synonyms:
- nonextreme, temperate, measured, mellow, middle of the road, mild, moderate, nonexcessive, proper, reasonable
Forms of non-fanatic
| Adjective | |
|---|---|
| comparative | more non-fanatic |
| superlative | most non-fanatic |
| Noun | |
| plural | non-fanatics |
Questions about non-fanatic
- What is non-fanatic the alternative form of?
- Non-fanatic is the alternative form of nonfanatic.
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