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

The five former Soviet republics of Central Asia -- Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan -- had feared the Taliban takeover would lead to the spread of radical Islamism in the region.

From Barron's

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From BBC