fundamentalism
noun/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəˌlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #14,068 most common English word
Meaning
strict adherence to the basic principles of any religion or ideology, often resisting change or outside influence.
Example sentence
The rise of fundamentalism in the region made it difficult to hold open debates about religious reform.
Synonyms & related words
- orthodoxy
- extremism
- dogmatism
- fanaticism
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