fundamentalism

noun

fun·​da·​men·​tal·​ism ˌfən-də-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce fundamentalism (audio)
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
fundamentalist noun
fundamentalist adjective
or fundamentalistic

Examples of fundamentalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another key aspect of my presentation will be fundamentalism. Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024 Editorials were churned out about religious fundamentalism and bigotry. Rana Ayyub, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2024 But the story of fundamentalism’s near-demise, hibernation, and eventual rebirth as a revanchist, militant political force partly underpins the cultural conflict that threatens American democracy today. Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024 The largest contingent, however, comprised those whose religious lineages could be traced directly back to fundamentalism. Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fundamentalism 

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Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of fundamentalism was in 1912

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“Fundamentalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamentalism. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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