fundamentalism
noun
fun·da·men·tal·ism
ˌfən-də-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm 
1
a
often capitalized
: a movement in 20th century Protestantism emphasizing the literally interpreted Bible as fundamental to Christian life and teaching
b
: the beliefs of this movement
c
: adherence to such beliefs
a minister noted for his strict fundamentalism
2
: a movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles
Islamic fundamentalism
political fundamentalism
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There are questions about free speech and religious fundamentalism, mythmaking and liberty, technology and scientific study, race, viral pandemics, animal rights and a whole lot more woven throughout the movies.
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Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Then, a new brand of religious fundamentalism takes hold in Tunisia.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2024
The growing strength of the resistance forces should not be understood merely or even primarily as an expression of religious fundamentalism or sectarian identification.
—Toby Matthiesen, Foreign Affairs, 9 Feb. 2024
Tajikistan descended into a civil war soon after gaining independence, a conflict that has accelerated the spread of Islamic fundamentalism.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 15 May 2024
Then, a new brand of religious fundamentalism takes hold in Tunisia.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2024
The growing strength of the resistance forces should not be understood merely or even primarily as an expression of religious fundamentalism or sectarian identification.
—Toby Matthiesen, Foreign Affairs, 9 Feb. 2024
Tajikistan descended into a civil war soon after gaining independence, a conflict that has accelerated the spread of Islamic fundamentalism.
—Valerie Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Fundamentalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamentalism. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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