fundamentalist

• Relatif à un strict respect des principes fondamentaux d'une religion, d'une idéologie ou d'un mouvement, souvent avec une interprétation rigide et un refus de compromis.

Relating to or adhering strictly to the foundational principles of a religion, ideology, or movement, often with rigid interpretation and reluctance to compromise.

1. Relating to religious fundamentalismC1formal

   Describing a strict adherence to the basic principles of a religion, often with a literal interpretation of sacred texts.

   fondamentaliste (religieux)

   • The fundamentalist group follows a strict interpretation of their holy book.
   • Fundamentalist beliefs often reject modern secular values.
   • The debate between fundamentalist and liberal theologians continues.

   Synonymesdoctrinairedogmaticorthodoxstricttraditionalist

   Antonymesliberalmodernistprogressive

2. Strict or uncompromising in principlesC1formal

   Describing an approach that adheres rigidly to a set of core principles, not limited to religion.

   intégriste (au sens large)

   • His fundamentalist approach to economics rejects any form of government intervention.
   • The political party has a fundamentalist stance on certain social issues.
   • A fundamentalist view of the constitution can hinder legal progress.

   Synonymesdoctrinairedogmatichardlineintransigentpuristrigidstrictuncompromising

   Antonymesflexibleliberalmoderatepermissivetolerant

• Nom désignant une personne qui adhère au fondamentalisme ou le soutient, généralement en préconisant une observation stricte des principes fondamentaux d'une religion ou d'une idéologie.

A noun referring to a person who supports or adheres to fundamentalism, typically advocating for strict adherence to the foundational principles of a religion or ideology.

1. Religious fundamentalistC1formal

   A person who strictly adheres to the basic principles of a religion, often interpreting its texts literally.

   fondamentaliste religieux

   • The fundamentalist argued for a literal interpretation of the scripture.
   • Many fundamentalists oppose modern secular values.
   • He was known as a fundamentalist within his religious community.

   Synonymesdogmatistorthodoxtraditionalistzealot

2. Strict adherent to principlesC1formal

   A person who rigidly follows the core principles of any ideology, system, or movement.

   Adhérent strict à des principes

   • She is a fundamentalist when it comes to free-market economics.
   • Political fundamentalists often reject compromise.
   • The group's leader was a fundamentalist in his approach to reform.

   Synonymesdoctrinairedogmatisthardlinerpuriststicklertraditionalistzealot