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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Even with the rise of Islamic fundamentalism in the country Ms. Eha maintained her commitment to education and was not daunted by any changes in politics.
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Her cruel punishments, borne out of stubborn adherence to misguided religious fundamentalism, are the cause of all the movie's pain.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The idea that despite Scopes’ conviction, the trial was a defeat for fundamentalism, lived on.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
Another key aspect of my presentation will be fundamentalism.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
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Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Her cruel punishments, borne out of stubborn adherence to misguided religious fundamentalism, are the cause of all the movie's pain.
—Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
The idea that despite Scopes’ conviction, the trial was a defeat for fundamentalism, lived on.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
Another key aspect of my presentation will be fundamentalism.
—Linda Chase, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Fundamentalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamentalism. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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