Islamist

British  

/ ˈɪzləmɪst /

adjective

1. supporting or advocating Islamic fundamentalism

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noun

1. a supporter or advocate of Islamic fundamentalism

Example Sentences

The Iranian experiment had a distinctly Shiite flavor, but Sunni Islamists instantly recognized its significance.

From The Wall Street Journal

No arrests have been made, but the Met said the investigation is looking at an Islamist group with potential links to Iran which has claimed responsibility for a number of similar arson incidents across Europe.

From BBC

Sir Mark said police were "pursuing all lines of enquiry", including "an online claim of responsibility by an Islamist group who have claimed other attacks across Europe and have potential Iranian state links".

From BBC

Muslim communities in northern Nigeria, where they are the majority population, have largely borne the brunt of attacks by Islamist militants like Boko Haram and heavily armed gangs.

From BBC

This is surely taking social history, which makes the Islamist common man decisive, way too far.

From The Wall Street Journal