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Islamism

American

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

noun

the religion or culture of Islam.

Islamism British

/ ˈɪzləmɪzm /

noun

support of or advocacy for Islamic fundamentalism

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Etymology

Origin of Islamism

First recorded in 1740–50; Islam + -ism

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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

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

He is known as a critic of the Algerian regime as well as of Islamism.

From BBC ● Nov. 21, 2024

What signify these words: Impiety, Islamism, creed, sin?

From The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam by Omar Khayyam

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