Nonfanatic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who is not a fanatic.

    "He does not precisely indicate how one distinguishes the fanatic from the nonfanatic."

Adjective
  1. 1
    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."

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"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."

Etymology

From non- + fanatic.

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