fundamentalistic

/ˌfʌndəmɛnˈtælɪstɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or supporting a strict, literal interpretation of religious texts, especially in Christianity or Islam.
    • She grew up in a fundamentalistic community that followed very strict rules.
    • His fundamentalistic views made it hard for him to accept different opinions.
    • The group's fundamentalistic beliefs led them to reject modern scientific theories.
  2. Extremely strict or uncompromising in following a set of principles or beliefs, not necessarily religious.
    • Her fundamentalistic attitude toward dieting made social meals stressful.
    • The coach's fundamentalistic approach to training left no room for creativity.
    • Some critics accused the movement of being fundamentalistic in its political ideology.
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