fundamentalist
Translation
fundamentalist
Examples
He is a religious fundamentalist.
He is a religious fundamentalist.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) fundamentalist a person who has a very traditional view of a religion or belief system He is known as a market fundamentalist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: puritan, dogmatist, traditionalist
Etymology
From 'fundamental' + '-ist' (a suffix denoting a person who follows a particular doctrine). A person who follows fundamentalism.
Memory Tips
The '-ist' suffix often refers to a person, like 'artist' or 'scientist'. A 'fundamentalist' is a person who believes in 'fundamentalism'.