fundamentalism
strict religious belief
strict religious belief based on basic doctrines and often a literal reading of sacred texts
[religious/Christian/Islamic/etc.] fundamentalism
- The documentary explores the rise of religious fundamentalism in several countries.
- She studies fundamentalism as a reaction to rapid social change and cultural uncertainty.
- Some members left because they felt the church was moving toward fundamentalism.
- Fundamentalism often means a very strict form of religion.
- Not every conservative believer supports fundamentalism.
rigid commitment to principles
a very strict attitude that refuses to question or adapt basic ideas
[ideological/political/economic/etc.] fundamentalism
- The mayor said climate policy needed practical choices, not ideological fundamentalism.
- Critics saw the proposal as technological fundamentalism because it treated software as the answer to every social problem.
- Her essay argues that artistic fundamentalism can make culture rigid and exclusive.
- He rejects political fundamentalism and prefers compromise.
- Fundamentalism can appear outside religion too.
- Base: fundamentalism
- Plural: fundamentalism
christian fundamentalism
1strict conservative Christianity
a very strict form of Christianity that often treats the Bible as literally true
- The book traces the influence of Christian fundamentalism on American education debates.
- She distinguishes Christian fundamentalism from broader evangelical Christianity.
hindu fundamentalism
1strict Hindu political belief
a strict political or religious form of Hindu identity; a term that should be used carefully
- The article discusses Hindu fundamentalism in the context of modern Indian politics.
- Critics said the campaign encouraged Hindu fundamentalism rather than religious pluralism.
islamic fundamentalism
1strict Islamic political belief
a strict political or religious interpretation of Islam; a term that must be used carefully
- The lecturer noted that Islamic fundamentalism is not a single movement but a label applied to many different groups.
- Some scholars avoid the term Islamic fundamentalism because it can blur differences between conservative belief, political activism, and violence.
market fundamentalism
1extreme trust in markets
the idea that free markets should solve almost everything, usually criticized by the speaker
- After the financial crisis, many writers argued that market fundamentalism had failed.
- Opponents called the privatization plan free-market fundamentalism.
- The report criticizes market fundamentalism but still supports competition in some sectors.
secular fundamentalism
1dogmatic secularism
a very strict attitude against the role of religion in public life
- He accused the government of secular fundamentalism after it banned all religious symbols in public offices.
- The columnist used secular fundamentalism to describe an inflexible hostility to religion.