noun

fundamentalism

fundamentalism

Religious fundamentalism is on the rise in some areas.

Religious fundamentalism is on the rise in some areas.

((adjective)) fundamentalism a form of a religion or belief system Religious fundamentalism is a complex issue.

Synonyms: dogmatism, puritanism, orthodoxy

From 'fundamental' + '-ism' (a suffix denoting a system of belief). It refers to a belief in the fundamental, or original, principles of a subject or faith.

The '-ism' suffix often refers to a belief system, like socialism or capitalism. So, 'fundamentalism' is a belief system based on 'fundamental' principles.

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