fundamentalistic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of fundamentalism: Describes something that is connected to, or exhibits the qualities of, a strict adherence to basic or fundamental principles, especially in a religious context.
- Tending toward fundamentalism: Describes a perspective, group, or ideology that shows a movement or inclination toward fundamentalist beliefs.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The group's fundamentalistic interpretation of the text left no room for modern perspectives.
- His views became increasingly fundamentalistic over time.
- The scholar analyzed the fundamentalistic movements in the 20th century.
Advanced Usage
- As a descriptive term in sociology/religious studies: Used to analyze or describe groups, ideologies, or interpretations that emphasize a return to foundational tenets and often reject modernism.
- The research paper contrasted liberal theological approaches with fundamentalistic ones.
Variants and Related Words
- Fundamentalism (n): The strict adherence to basic principles or doctrines, often religious.
- Religious fundamentalism often involves a literal interpretation of sacred texts.
- Fundamentalist (n/adj): (As a noun) A person who believes in fundamentalism. (As an adjective) Characteristic of a fundamentalist.
- The fundamentalist preacher advocated for a return to traditional practices.
- Fundamental (adj): Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance.
- Respect is a fundamental rule in this community.
Synonyms
- Orthodox: Conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion.
- Doctrinaire: Seeking to impose a doctrine in all its purity without compromise.
Antonyms
- Liberal: Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values.
- Modernist: Relating to or characterized by modern ideas or styles.
- Secular: Denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no religious or spiritual basis.
Adjective
- of or relating to or tending toward fundamentalism