PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

fervour

FUR-vur

Definition

Intense and passionate feeling, belief, or enthusiasm.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'fervere', meaning 'to boil' or 'to glow', the word entered English via Old French to describe a state of intense, heated emotion.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how world-shaking political movements are often driven by passionate and intense religious conviction, illustrating the powerful role religion plays in international affairs.

Introducing International Relations: Religion and Culture

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