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Meaning of Islamic fundamentalism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A revolutionary movement towards Islamism, with literal and traditional interpretations of their sacred texts. It is often used to describe Muslim groups that advocate the replacement of secular state laws with Islamic law, or Shari'a.

uncountable

Equivalents

العربية اَلْأُصُولِيَّة اَلْإِسْلَامِيَّة
Deutsch islamischer Fundamentalismus
Español fundamentalismo islámico
Suomi islamilainen fundamentalismi kiihkoislamilaisuus
Français fondamentalisme islamique
日本語 イスラム原理主義
한국어 이슬람 원리주의
Português fundamentalismo islâmico
Русский исла́мский фундаментали́зм

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Islamic Republic of Iran Islamic Republic of Mauritania Islamic Republic of Pakistan Islamic State Islamic State in Iraq

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