fundamentalism
Translation
fundamentalism
Examples
Religious fundamentalism is a complex issue.
Religious fundamentalism is a complex issue.
The book discusses the rise of market fundamentalism.
The book discusses the rise of market fundamentalism.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the concept of fundamentalism Fundamentalism often resists modern ideas.
Similar Words
Synonyms: literalism, dogmatism, orthodoxy; Antonyms: modernism, liberalism
Etymology
From 'fundamental' (basic principle) + '-ism' (a belief system). It literally means a system of belief that adheres to the fundamentals.
Memory Tips
Think of sticking to the 'fundamental' texts or beliefs of a religion or ideology, without interpretation. The '-ism' suffix denotes a doctrine.