Definitions for Islamist
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1. Islamistnoun

   a scholar who knowledgeable in Islamic studies

2. Islamistnoun

   an orthodox Muslim

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1. Islamistnoun

   A person who espouses Islamic fundamentalist beliefs.

2. Islamistnoun

   (somewhat rare) A person who specializes in Islamic studies.

3. Islamistnoun

   A Muslim, particularly an orthodox Muslim.

4. Islamistadjective

   Motivated by Islamic beliefs, particularly in the political sphere (e.g. a supporter of the introduction of sharia law).

5. Islamistadjective

   Relating to Islam, particularly orthodox Islam.

6. Etymology: From. First attested in the mid-1980s in English.

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1. Islamist

   Islamism (also often called political Islam or Islamic fundamentalism) is a religio-political ideology. While there is no consensus definition of Islamism, which has many varieties and alternative names, and whose use is objected to by some as derogatory, and by others as so broad and flexible as to have lost its meaning; at least in its original form, Islamism described an ideology seeking to revive Islam to its past assertiveness and glory, purifying it of foreign elements, reasserting its role into “social and political as well as personal life"; and in particular “reordering government and society in accordance with laws prescribed by Islam" (aka Sharia). According to Robin Wright, Islamist movements have "arguably altered the Middle East more than any trend since the modern states gained independence", redefining "politics and even borders".Central and prominent figures in 20th-century Islamism include Sayyid Rashid Rida, Hassan al-Banna (founder of the Muslim Brotherhood), Sayyid Qutb, Abul A'la Maududi, Ruhollah Khomeini (founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran), Hassan Al-Turabi.Al-Banna and Maududi called for a "reformist" strategy to re-Islamizing society through grassroots social and political activism. Other Islamists (Al-Turabi) have advocated a "revolutionary" strategy of Islamizing society through exercise of state power, or for combining grassroots Islamization with violent revolution (Sayyid Qutb). The term has been applied to non-state reform movements, political parties, militias and revolutionary groups. Islamists emphasize the implementation of sharia, pan-Islamic political unity, the creation of Islamic states, (eventually state), and rejection of non-Muslim influences -- particularly Western or universal economic, military, political, social, or cultural. At least one author (Graham E. Fuller) has argued for a broader notion of Islamism as a form of identity politics, involving "support for [Muslim] identity, authenticity, broader regionalism, revivalism, [and] revitalization of the community." Others hold the term "Islamic activism" to be synonymous and preferable to "Islamism", Islamists themselves preferring the term "Islamic movement". In public and academic contexts, the term "Islamism" has been criticized as having been given connotations of violence, extremism, and violations of human rights, by the Western mass media, leading to Islamophobia and stereotyping.Following the Arab Spring, many post-Islamist currents became heavily involved in democratic politics, while others spawned "the most aggressive and ambitious Islamist militia" to date, such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

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1. islamist

   An Islamist is an individual or group that advocates or supports Islam as a guiding principle for political life and governance, typically supporting Islamic law (Sharia) and rejecting secular or Western influences in Muslim societies. Some Islamists resort to armed struggle or militant activities to achieve their goals, while others pursue peaceful, political means. In a more general term, it refers to political ideologies derived from or influenced by Islam.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Islamist in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Islamist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Islamist in a Sentence

1. Abdul Aziz:

   Usama had good relations with my late father, thus we don’t support the American narrative, declaring him a terrorist, he did jihad, to implement Sharia around the world. So, for us he is an Islamist warrior. We title our library after his name with audacity.

2. Ian Wilson:

   The government is on the offensive against what they see as a potential locus of popular Islamist opposition, sharpened by the recent return of Rizieq, while having a sound legal foundation, the banning is clearly politically driven as well.

3. Tom Tugendhat:

   We can invest in the United Nations and start and use United Nations programs to support the Afghan people, we can bring in regional partners in India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and others to work together. The Taliban isn't universally popular, but it is inspiring others. Islamist groups in Africa and in Asia are drawing inspiration and we need to work with partners around the world. We need to start acting internationally.

4. Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann:

   Some things clearly point to an Islamist background, but there is no evidence at this point connecting him to any other individuals, or indicating whether he radicalized himself, that must all still be investigated.

5. Le Pen:

   Urgent action is needed, islamist fundamentalism must be annihilated, France must ban Islamist organisations, close radical mosques and expel foreigners who preach hatred in our country as well as illegal migrants who have nothing to do here.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Islamist
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamist
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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