fundamentalism
noun
fun·da·men·tal·ism
ˌfən-də-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm 
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
a minister noted for his strict fundamentalism
2
: a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles
Islamic fundamentalism
political fundamentalism
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To these men, Pagli’s death has offered them an opportunity to express their religious fundamentalism.
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The Secret Commonwealth is the condemnation of a world where imagination—not making things up, but a way of seeing, understanding, feeling the world—is suppressed by the dual forces of cold rationality and religious fundamentalisms that breed authoritarianism.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The town is notably known for its connection with Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy, along with the neighboring city of Hildale, Utah.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The Secret Commonwealth is the condemnation of a world where imagination—not making things up, but a way of seeing, understanding, feeling the world—is suppressed by the dual forces of cold rationality and religious fundamentalisms that breed authoritarianism.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The town is notably known for its connection with Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy, along with the neighboring city of Hildale, Utah.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Fundamentalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamentalism. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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