vaccination opponent
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vaccination opponent
A person who rejects vaccinations for themselves or for others. The reasons for this can be personal beliefs, fear of side effects, or a general skepticism toward conventional medicine.
Der Impfgegner weigerte sich, sein Kind gegen Masern impfen zu lassen.
The vaccination opponent refused to have his child vaccinated against measles.
The word is made up of two parts: 'impfen' (to vaccinate) becomes 'Impf-', and 'der Gegner' (the opponent). So an 'Impfgegner' is literally an 'opponent of vaccination'.
Er gilt als bekannter Impfgegner in der Region.
He is considered a well-known vaccination opponent in the region.
The word is often used with adjectives that describe the strength of the belief. Common combinations are 'überzeugter Impfgegner' (convinced vaccination opponent), 'bekennender Impfgegner' (openly avowed vaccination opponent), or 'radikaler Impfgegner' (radical vaccination opponent).
Als überzeugter Impfgegner hat er an der Demonstration teilgenommen.
As a convinced vaccination opponent, he took part in the demonstration.
The term 'Impfgegner' (vaccination opponent) is especially present in public debates about health policy, medicine, and social responsibility. You often find it in the news and on social media.
In der Talkshow diskutierte ein Arzt mit einem Impfgegner.
On the talk show, a doctor discussed the issue with a vaccination opponent.