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islamism

/ˈɪs.lə.mɪz.əm/

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noun

/ˈɪs.lə.mɪz.əm/C2formalpolitical
  • ruФундаменталистское исламское возрожденческое движение, характеризующееся моральным консерватизмом и буквальным толкованием Корана, стремящееся внедрить исламские ценности во все аспекты жизни.

A fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement characterized by moral conservatism and a literal interpretation of the Quran, aiming to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movementC1formalpolitical

    A political and religious movement that advocates for the strict application of Islamic principles, including moral conservatism and literal interpretation of the Quran, often seeking to integrate Islamic values into all aspects of society and government.

    ruФундаменталистское исламское возрожденческое движение

    • The rise of Islamism in the 20th century reshaped politics in several countries.
    • Many scholars debate whether Islamism is compatible with secular democracy.
    • The group's ideology is rooted in a form of Islamism that rejects Western influence.
    • Some governments have cracked down on Islamist organizations to maintain stability.
  2. The religion of Islam itselfB2formal

    The monotheistic religious system founded in Arabia in the 7th century based on the teachings of Muhammad as recorded in the Quran. (Note: This usage is less common and overlaps with the proper noun 'Islam'.)

    ruИслам

    • In some historical texts, 'Islamism' was used as a synonym for the Islamic faith.
    • He studied Islamism and its foundational texts at university.
    • The term 'Islamism' occasionally appears in older literature to mean the religion of Muslims.
    • She wrote a paper on the spread of Islamism across the Middle East.

    Synonymsislam

Forms
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  • islamisms' possessive plural form
  • islamism's possessive singular form