fundamentalism
/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪzəm/
noun
- A strict belief in the traditional teachings of a religion, often with the idea that these teachings must be followed exactly as written.
- The country has seen a rise in fundamentalism over the past decade.
- Many people criticize fundamentalism for being too rigid and intolerant.
- Religious fundamentalism often rejects modern interpretations of sacred texts.
- A strong, uncompromising attachment to a set of principles or beliefs in any area, not just religion.
- Some critics warn against the fundamentalism of certain environmental movements.
- His political fundamentalism made it hard for him to compromise with others.
- Market fundamentalism insists that free markets always solve economic problems.
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