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    Fundamentalist

    /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlist/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who holds firmly to a set of beliefs, typically in religion, often associated with a strict adherence to certain doctrines.
    The fundamentalist rejected any interpretation of the text that strayed from the traditional understanding.
    A member of a religious movement characterized by a strict interpretation of scripture and a desire to return to the basic principles of the faith.
    The fundamentalist group organized rallies to promote their interpretation of religious teachings.
    An advocate of a movement in various fields, such as politics or science, that seeks a return to fundamental principles.
    As a fundamentalist in the environmental movement, she argued that radical changes were necessary to protect the planet.
    adjective
    Relating to or characterized by a strict adherence to fundamental principles or beliefs.
    The fundamentalist approach to education emphasizes traditional methods over modern pedagogies.
    Of a movement or ideology that favors a return to foundational principles.
    The political party adopted a fundamentalist stance, prioritizing its core beliefs above all else.

    Etymology

    The term 'fundamentalist' originated in the early 20th century from the 'Fundamentals of the Faith', a series of pamphlets published in the United States.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    religious fundamentalism
    A movement characterized by a strict interpretation of religious texts.
    fundamentalist beliefs
    Beliefs that are strictly adhered to, often with an anti-modernity stance.
    fundamentalist group
    A group advocating for strict adherence to specific principles or beliefs.

    Related Words

    fundamentalism
    The belief in the strict, literal interpretation of religious texts.
    orthodoxy
    Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
    conservatism
    Commitment to traditional values and ideas with opposition to change.

    Slang Meanings

    Fundie
    Some people refer to extreme religious adherents as 'fundies.'
    Bible thumper
    He tends to be a bit of a bible thumper with his fundamentalist views.