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Pan-Islamism

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

noun

  1. the idea or advocacy of a political union of all Muslim nations.


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Etymology

Origin of Pan-Islamism

First recorded in 1880–85; pan- + Islamism

Example Sentences

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Let us now trace the fortunes of modern Pan-Islamism.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

Economic Pan-Islamism is the direct result of the permeation of Western ideas.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

We have already analyzed the military potencies of Pan-Islamism and Japan, and China also should not be forgotten.

From The Rising Tide of Color Against White World-Supremacy by Stoddard, Lothrop

Pan-Islamism has been tremendously stimulated by Western pressure, especially by the late war and the recent peace settlements.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

It must not be forgotten that they are in close touch with the Sennussi and kindred influences which we have already examined in the chapter on Pan-Islamism.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

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