fundamentalism — A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking fundamentalism means she refuses to use any modern kitchen gadgets - not even a microwave!
- The debate between fundamentalism and modernism has shaped many religious communities.
- His gaming fundamentalism is so extreme that he only plays retro games from the 1980s.
fundamentalism
NOUN[/ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪzəm/]
A form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture
The preacher insists fundamentalism means following every ancient rule without question.
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Origin
The term emerged in early 20th-century American Protestantism, derived from Latin 'fundamentum' (foundation, base) combined with the suffix '-ism' (doctrine or system). It denotes a religious movement emphasizing strict adherence to core scriptural principles, likened to preserving the foundational principles of a structure.
Breakdown
fundamental (from Latin fundus 'bottom, base' + -mental 'relating to') + -ism (from Greek -ismos, denoting a system, doctrine, or practice). The morphology reflects the conceptual metaphor of religious doctrine as a structural foundation requiring preservation.
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“My grandmother's cooking fundamentalism means she refuses to use any modern kitchen gadgets - not even a microwave!”
“The debate between fundamentalism and modernism has shaped many religious communities.”
“His gaming fundamentalism is so extreme that he only plays retro games from the 1980s.”
“Political fundamentalism can be as dangerous as religious extremism.”
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