fanaticism
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fanaticism
An extreme, strongly passionate, and intolerant attitude toward a particular idea, religion, or political belief that does not allow other opinions.
Politischer Fanatismus kann zu Gewalt und zur Spaltung der Gesellschaft führen.
Political fanaticism can lead to violence and the division of society.
The ending '-ismus' is often used in German for worldviews, doctrines, or attitudes. Usually, as with 'Fanatismus' (fanaticism), it has a neutral to negative meaning.
Sein extremer Perfektionismus grenzt schon an Fanatismus.
His extreme perfectionism already borders on fanaticism.
This noun is related to the adjective 'fanatisch' (fanatical, obsessed with an idea) and the noun for the person, 'der Fanatiker' (male fanatic) or 'die Fanatikerin' (female fanatic). If you know one word, you can often derive the others.
Er ist ein fanatischer Anhänger seines Fußballvereins.
He is a fanatical supporter of his football club.
'Fanatismus' is often combined with the adjectives 'religiös' (religious) or 'politisch' (political) to name the area that the extreme attitude refers to.
Religiöser Fanatismus ist eine Gefahr für den Frieden.
Religious fanaticism is a danger to peace.
extremism
Both words refer to an extreme attitude toward a political, religious, or ideological idea. „Extremismus“ emphasizes a major deviation from generally accepted norms and often radical means. „Fanatismus“ additionally highlights passionate intolerance. Use „Extremismus“ for the radical position and „Fanatismus“ when no other opinions are accepted.
Sein politischer Fanatismus ließ ihn keine andere Meinung gelten.
His political fanaticism made him refuse to accept any other opinion.
Die Partei wird wegen ihres politischen Extremismus beobachtet, weil sie radikale Mittel befürwortet.
The party is being monitored because of its political extremism, as it supports radical means.
