Islamism

American  

[is-lah-miz-uhm, iz-, is-luh-miz-, iz-] / ɪsˈlɑ mɪz əm, ɪz-, ˈɪs ləˌmɪz-, ˈɪz- /

noun

1. the religion or culture of Islam.

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Islamism British  

/ ˈɪzləmɪzm /

noun

1. support of or advocacy for Islamic fundamentalism

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Etymology

Origin of Islamism

First recorded in 1740–50; Islam + -ism

Example Sentences

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Islamism

Even if properly implemented, these terrorism designations won’t magically defeat Islamism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

She is among many parents stuck in a bureaucratic loop -- a government list of approved names designed to promote Tajik culture and curb both the influence of both Russia and radical Islamism.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

This element of the conversation around the dangers of Islamism and how it is countered is not new and itself infuriates many as we collectively wrestle with what to do about it.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025

It is, and has been since its founding about a century ago, the ideological wellspring of modern Sunni Islamism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2025

Any faith, whether it be Islamism, Buddhism, Christianity, patriotism, socialism, anarchy, cannot but pass through this sectarian phase.

From Introduction to the Science of Sociology by Robert Ezra Park