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

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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

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

But counter-extremist officers focus most their efforts tackling Islamism and right-wing extremism - the two most dominant threats to the UK.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025

For the greatest Byzantine “apologia” against Islamism we are indebted to an emperor, Manuel II.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5 "Greek Law" to "Ground-Squirrel" by Various

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