fundamentalism
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British pronunciation
/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/

Definition & Meaning of "fundamentalism"in English

Fundamentalism
01

a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth

02

a strict commitment to the core beliefs and teachings of a religion, often accompanied by a literal interpretation of its sacred texts

example
Examples
Religious fundamentalism often advocates for a return to the original teachings and practices of the faith.
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