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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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Pan-Islamic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Pan-Islamism

First recorded in 1880–85; pan- + Islamism

Example Sentences

However, Pan-Islamism must not be considered as merely a defensive political reaction against external aggression.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

They may be grouped roughly under the general concepts known as "Pan-Islamism" and "Nationalism."

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

It is to a consideration of the first of these two concepts, to Pan-Islamism, that this chapter is devoted.

From The New World of Islam by Stoddard, Lothrop

It was at this time that Pan-Islamism assumed that essentially anti-Western character which it has ever since retained.

From The New World of Islam 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