Chapter 14 Us History Flashcards
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zealot
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a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
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utopian
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modeled on or aiming for a state in which everything is perfect; idealistic.
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communistic
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a person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes.
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communitarian
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a philosophy that emphasizes the connection between the individual and the community.
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classical
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of or relating to ancient Greek or Latin literature, art, or culture.
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mystical
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of or relating to mystics or religious mysticism.
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nonconformist
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someone who doesn’t conform to other people’s ideas of how things should be.
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providential
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involving divine foresight or intervention.
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Theocracy
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a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.
