Fanaticism in Malayalam

Fanaticism of the religious kind is മതഭ്രാന്ത്‌ (mathabhraanth), joining the words for religion and madness. Say ma-tha-bhraanth; it is a strong, critical word used in editorials and political debate. Nothing softer is offered here.

Most common translation

മതഭ്രാന്ത്‌ (mathabhraanth)

Fanaticism, bigotry, religious fundamentalism, zealotry.

മതഭ്രാന്ത്‌ ഒരു നാടിനും നല്ലതല്ല.

mathabhraanthu oru naadinum nallathalla

Fanaticism is good for no country.

Dictionary entry

മതഭ്രാന്ത്‌ (mathabhraanth) is the single option and takes in bigotry, fundamentalism and zealotry as well as fanaticism.

Common questions

How do you say fanaticism in Malayalam?

Say മതഭ്രാന്ത്‌ (mathabhraanth).

Is the word harsh?

Yes, it is openly critical and is used in argument and commentary.