fundamentalism
gb/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/ us/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
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Substantivo
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strict religious belief
strict religious belief based on basic doctrines and often a literal reading of sacred texts
Padrão de uso:
[religious/Christian/Islamic/etc.] fundamentalism
Erro comum:
Do not use it simply for any strong religious faith; it suggests strict, uncompromising adherence to basic doctrines.
Sinônimos
religious literalism (emphasizes a literal reading of sacred texts)
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religious conservatism (broader and usually less strongly uncompromising)
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orthodoxy (means adherence to accepted doctrine, not necessarily fundamentalist)
Antônimos
religious liberalism (accepts more flexible or modern interpretations of faith)
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modernism (in religion, accepts modern critical approaches)
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pluralism (supports coexistence of different beliefs rather than one strict doctrine)
Colocações
religious fundamentalism
|Christian fundamentalism
|Islamic fundamentalism
|Hindu fundamentalism
|Jewish fundamentalism
|biblical fundamentalism
|Protestant fundamentalism
|the rise of fundamentalism
|religious extremism and fundamentalism
|oppose fundamentalism
Temas
religion
|beliefs
|society
|politics
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Fundamentalism often means a very strict form of religion.
- Not every conservative believer supports fundamentalism.
Substantivo
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rigid commitment to principles
a very strict attitude that refuses to question or adapt basic ideas
Padrão de uso:
[ideological/political/economic/etc.] fundamentalism
Erro comum:
Do not confuse it with fundamentals, which are simply basic skills or facts; fundamentalism means rigid belief in them.
Sinônimos
dogmatism (emphasizes refusing to consider other views)
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doctrinaire thinking (formal; emphasizes following theory over practical reality)
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absolutism (emphasizes all-or-nothing principles)
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purism (emphasizes keeping an idea or practice in a supposedly pure form)
Antônimos
pragmatism (focuses on what works in practice)
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flexibility (emphasizes willingness to adapt)
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moderation (avoids extreme or uncompromising positions)
Colocações
market fundamentalism
|free-market fundamentalism
|ideological fundamentalism
|political fundamentalism
|economic fundamentalism
|technological fundamentalism
|policy fundamentalism
|neoliberal fundamentalism
Temas
politics
|society
|economics
|ideas
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- He rejects political fundamentalism and prefers compromise.
- Fundamentalism can appear outside religion too.
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GB/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
US/fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
Sílabas e tonicidade
fun - da - ment - al - ism (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ment)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: fundamentalism
- Plural: fundamentalism
Expressões
christian fundamentalism
1/kɹˈɪst͡ʃən fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
strict conservative Christianity
a very strict form of Christianity that often treats the Bible as literally true
Exemplos
- The book traces the influence of Christian fundamentalism on American education debates.
- She distinguishes Christian fundamentalism from broader evangelical Christianity.
hindu fundamentalism
1/hˈɪndˌu fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
strict Hindu political belief
a strict political or religious form of Hindu identity; a term that should be used carefully
Exemplos
- 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
1/ɪzlˈɑmɪk fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
strict Islamic political belief
a strict political or religious interpretation of Islam; a term that must be used carefully
Exemplos
- 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
1/mˈɑɹkɪt fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
extreme trust in markets
the idea that free markets should solve almost everything, usually criticized by the speaker
Exemplos
- 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
1/sˈɛkjəlɚ fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
dogmatic secularism
a very strict attitude against the role of religion in public life
Exemplos
- 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.