🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Islamismus

Pronunciation / Transliteration: iz-lam-iz-mus

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Islamism/ˈɪzlæmɪzəm/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Islamismus hat in den letzten Jahren an Bedeutung gewonnen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A political ideology that seeks to implement Islamic law and principles in governance and society.

    "Many political parties in the region identify themselves as proponents of Islamism."
  2. 2

    A belief system that emphasizes the role of Islam in public life and governance.

    "Islamism can manifest in various forms, from moderate political engagement to radical extremism."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Islamism' derives from 'Islam', which comes from the Arabic root 's-l-m', meaning 'peace' or 'submission'. The term evolved in the 20th century to denote political movements that seek to implement Islamic principles in governance.

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