Definitions for Fundamentalism
ˌfʌn dəˈmɛn tlˌɪz əmfun·da·men·tal·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. fundamentalismnoun

   the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth

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1. fundamentalismnoun

   The beliefs or practises based on a rigid adherence to some traditional doctrine; extreme conservatism; as, Moslem fundamentalism; the political fundamentalism of the Christian right.

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1. fundamentalismnoun

   The tendency to reduce a religion to its most fundamental tenets, based on strict interpretation of core texts.

2. fundamentalismnoun

   The beliefs held by those in this movement.

3. fundamentalismnoun

   Strict adherence to any set of basic ideas or principles.

4. fundamentalismnoun

   The belief that fundamental financial quantities are the best predictor of the price of an instrument.

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1. Fundamentalism

   Fundamentalism is a tendency among certain groups and individuals that is characterized by the application of a strict literal interpretation to scriptures, dogmas, or ideologies, along with a strong belief in the importance of distinguishing one's ingroup and outgroup, which leads to an emphasis on some conception of "purity", and a desire to return to a previous ideal from which advocates believe members have strayed. The term is usually used in the context of religion to indicate an unwavering attachment to a set of irreducible beliefs (the "fundamentals").The term "fundamentalism" is generally regarded by scholars of religion as referring to a largely modern religious phenomenon which, while itself a reinterpretation of religion as defined by the parameters of modernism, reifies religion in reaction against modernist, liberal and ecumenical tendencies developing in religion and society in general that it perceives to be foreign to a particular religious tradition. Depending upon the context, the label "fundamentalism" can be a pejorative rather than a neutral characterization, similar to the ways that calling political perspectives "right-wing" or "left-wing" can have negative connotations.

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1. Fundamentalism

   Fundamentalism is the demand for a strict adherence to orthodox theological doctrines usually understood as a reaction against Modernist theology, primarily to promote continuity and accuracy. The term "fundamentalism" was originally coined by its supporters to describe five specific classic theological beliefs of Christianity, and that developed into a movement within the Protestant community of the United States in the early part of the 20th century, and that had its roots in the Fundamentalist–Modernist Controversy of that time. The term usually has a religious connotation indicating unwavering attachment to a set of irreducible beliefs. "Fundamentalism" is sometimes used as a pejorative term, particularly when combined with other epithets.

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1. fundamentalism

   Fundamentalism, this word's semantic meaning can only be relevant to the degree of understanding of a current social intellectual domain. This innate didactic sense has been proven by the ability of newer generation capacity to resolve ancient metaphysical problems. Therefore, what was fundamental to old generations may not be fundamental to modern current intellectuals.

   prehistoric mystical beliefs were converted to represent the present worldwide Godly entity, which every culture gives its own name. This is the classical fundamental meaning of God's existence... Jet, different social groups do not perceive it as I see it from a secularistic viewpoint.

   
   

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Fundamentalism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Fundamentalism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Fundamentalism in a Sentence

1. Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah:

   Christian fundamentalism is on the rise.

2. The NCRI:

   Those who hope to secure the regime's cooperation in the campaign against fundamentalism by offering nuclear concessions to the mullahs are both increasing the chances of a nuclear-armed Iran and contributing to the spread of Islamic fundamentalism, i can't state this more firmly: The policy is Iran will not get a nuclear weapon.

3. Joseph Stiglitz:

   The fall of Wall Street is for market fundamentalism what the fall of the Berlin Wall was for communism.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   You should never underestimate him. Hes highly intelligent, when we see Israeli elections, we say, How does this shake out for the peace process? Theres lots of minority parties in Israel, and more of them aligned with the settler movement or religious fundamentalism than secularism or wanting peace.

5. Joseph Stiglitz:

   Neo-liberal market fundamentalism was always a political doctrine serving certain interests. It was never supported by economic theory. Nor, it should now be clear, is it supported by historical experience.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Fundamentalism
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Fundamentalism
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fundamentalism
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamentalism
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Fundamentalism