Communalism in Malayalam

Communalism is വര്‍ഗ്ഗീയത (varggeeyatha) in Malayalam, the term for sectarian loyalty to one community over others. It is a political word, common in editorials and public debate in Kerala.

Most common translation

വര്‍ഗ്ഗീയത (varggeeyatha)

Communalism, sectarianism.

വര്‍ഗ്ഗീയത ഒരു നാടിനും നല്ലതല്ല.

varggeeyatha oru naadinum nallathalla.

Communalism is good for no land.

Dictionary entry

വര്‍ഗ്ഗീയത (varggeeyatha) is the only option, covering communalism and sectarianism together.

Common questions

How do you say communalism in Malayalam?

വര്‍ഗ്ഗീയത (varggeeyatha) is the term for communalism.

Does it also mean sectarianism?

Yes, the same word is used for sectarian attitudes.