fundamentalist — A person who believes in the literal interpretation of religious texts and strict adherence to basic principles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who believes in the literal interpretation of religious texts and strict adherence to basic principles
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪst/
Example Sentences
- The fundamentalist refused to use modern technology, claiming it corrupted pure faith.
- She grew up in a fundamentalist household where dancing was forbidden.
- The fundamentalist debate team only quoted ancient texts, never Wikipedia.
fundamentalist
NOUN[/ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪst/]
A person who believes in the literal interpretation of religious texts and strict adherence to basic principles
The fundamentalist preacher insists every single word of the ancient text must be obeyed literally.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in 1920s America from a Protestant movement emphasizing the fundamental truths of the Bible. It combines 'fundamental' with the suffix '-ist' to denote a person who adheres strictly to basic religious principles.
Breakdown
fundamental (from Latin fundamentum, meaning 'foundation' or 'base') + -ist (suffix denoting an adherent of a doctrine or practice).
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📝Examples
“The fundamentalist refused to use modern technology, claiming it corrupted pure faith.”
“She grew up in a fundamentalist household where dancing was forbidden.”
“The fundamentalist debate team only quoted ancient texts, never Wikipedia.”
“Fundamentalist groups often clash with progressive religious movements.”
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