German word

rechtsextrem

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʁɛçtsɛkˌstʁeːm/

Meaning

  • adjectivefar-right

Example

Wir kämpfen gegen rechtsextreme Ideen.

We are fighting far-right ideas.

Illustration for rechtsextrem (far-right)

More examples

In einigen Regionen gewinnt die rechtsextreme Partei an Zustimmung.

In some regions, the far-right party is gaining support.

Core concept

A political position at the outer edge of the right, where exclusionary aims can override equal rights.

Common phrases

  • rechtsextreme Gewalt

    far-right violence

  • rechtsextreme Partei

    far-right party

  • rechtsextreme Einstellung

    far-right attitude

Similar words

rechtsradikal: Radically right-wing, sometimes seeking political change through force or violence.
rechtsextremistisch: Marked by extreme nationalism, hostility to diversity, and opposition to democratic systems.
rechtspopulistisch: Using right-wing populist methods, especially anti-elite and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
rechts: Describing a broadly conservative or right-leaning political position.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet Haltungen oder Gruppen am rechten Rand, die extremistische Ziele verfolgen oder Minderheiten ausschließen wollen.

Word origin

The adjective combines German rechts, meaning politically right-wing, with extrem, meaning extreme, to form a compound for an extreme right-wing position.

Usage tips

  • The adjective is stronger than rechts or konservativ; it denotes extremism rather than merely a position on the political right.

Opposites

  • linksextremfar-left extremistadjective
  • gemäßigtmoderateadjective

Related words

  • Rechtsextremismusfar-right extremismnoun
  • Rechtsextremistfar-right extremistnoun
  • rechtsextremistischfar-right extremistadjective

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