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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIslamic Fundamentalism
/ɪsˈlɑː.mɪk ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A movement within Islam that seeks to return to the fundamental principles of the religion, often characterized by a strict interpretation of Islamic texts.
"Islamic fundamentalism has influenced various political movements across the Middle East." - 2
A broader term used to describe any religious movement that emphasizes a return to foundational beliefs and practices.
"The rise of Islamic fundamentalism has sparked debates about the role of religion in modern society."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Islamic Fundamentalism' combines 'Islamic', derived from Arabic 'الإسلام' (al-Islām), meaning 'submission (to God)', and 'Fundamentalism', which originated in the early 20th century in the United States to describe a strict adherence to specific theological doctrines. The phrase evolved to denote a movement within Islam advocating a return to the fundamental principles of the religion.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Islamic Fundamentalism" is said worldwide
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Fondamentalisme islamique
Transliteration: Fonda-mentalisme islamique
"Le fondamentalisme islamique a des implications politiques importantes."
Islamischer Fundamentalismus
Transliteration: Islamischer Fundamentalismus
"Der islamische Fundamentalismus beeinflusst viele Gesellschaften."
Fondamentalismo islamico
Transliteration: Fondamentalismo islamico
"Il fondamentalismo islamico è un tema di attualità."
Fundamentalismo islámico
Transliteration: Fundamentalismo islámico
"El fundamentalismo islámico ha generado controversia en el mundo moderno."
Fundamentalismo islâmico
Transliteration: Fundamentalismo islâmico
"O fundamentalismo islâmico é um fenômeno complexo."
इस्लामी कट्टरवाद
Transliteration: Islāmi kaṭṭaravād
"इस्लामी कट्टरवाद ने कई देशों में राजनीतिक प्रभाव डाला है।"
伊斯兰原教旨主义
Transliteration: Yīsīlán yuánjiàozhǔyì
"伊斯兰原教旨主义在现代社会中引发了许多争议。"
이슬람 근본주의
Transliteration: Iseullam geunbonjuui
"이슬람 근본주의는 현대 사회에서 중요한 주제입니다."
イスラム原理主義
Transliteration: Isuramu genri shugi
"イスラム原理主義は多くの国で議論を呼んでいます。"
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