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/
Korean meaning: 종교 경전을 문자 그대로 해석하고 기본 원칙을 엄격히 따르는 사람, 근본주의자
Korean pronunciation: 펀더**멘**털리스트
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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Origin
1920년대 미국에서 성경의 근본적 진리를 강조하는 개신교 운동에서 유래되었습니다. 'fundamental'(근본적인)에 '-ist'(~주의자)가 결합된 형태로, 종교적 기본 원칙을 고수하는 사람을 지칭하게 되었습니다.
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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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