fundamentalist
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/ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪst/
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/ˌfʌndəˈmentəlɪst/
noun
R
A person who strongly believes in the exact truth of their religious texts.
The debate between the religious moderates and the fundamentalists was intense.
R
A person who strictly adheres to the basic principles of a subject or belief system.
The political fundamentalists were unwavering in their support for traditional values.
adjective
R
Believing strictly in the literal interpretation of religious texts.
The fundamentalist preacher had a large following.
R
Rigidly following the basic principles of a subject or ideology.
The fundamentalist approach to economics was criticized for its lack of flexibility.
translation
A person who strongly believes in the exact truth of their religious texts.; A person who strictly adheres to the basic principles of a subject or belief system.
Believing strictly in the literal interpretation of religious texts.; Rigidly following the basic principles of a subject or ideology.
Word Forms
Plural
fundamentalists