fundamentalism

fun·da·men·tal·ism

noun \-tə-ˌli-zəm\

Definition of FUNDAMENTALISM

1

a often capitalized : a movement in 20th century Protestantism emphasizing the literally interpreted Bible as fundamental to Christian life and teaching b : the beliefs of this movement c : adherence to such beliefs

2

: a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles <Islamic fundamentalism> <political fundamentalism>

— fun·da·men·tal·ist \-tə-list\ noun

— fundamentalist or fun·da·men·tal·is·tic \-ˌmen-tə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective

First Known Use of FUNDAMENTALISM

1922