Learn English – Word for bigotry towards someone of political beliefs

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Ageism is the word for bigotry towards people of an age group, racism towards people of a race, sexism towards people of a certain gender, etc. Is there a word for bigotry towards someone of certain political beliefs, such as towards liberals/democrats?

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Consider political zealotry, political activism, and political militancy

zealot: a person who has very strong feelings about something (such as religion or politics), and wants other people to have those feelings.

zealotry: excessive intolerance of opposing views

activism: a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue

militancy: the active championing of a cause or belief

Still and all, zealotry seems what comes the closest to what you're looking for, as long as neither activism nor militancy connotes a deep-seated prejudice against political opponents.

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