ISLAMISM





Definition:

  1. [noun] a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
    Synonyms: Islamism

  2. [noun] the religion of Muslims collectively which governs their civilization and way of life; the predominant religion of northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan and Indonesia
    Synonyms: Islam, Islamism, Muslimism, Muhammadanism, Mohammedanism, Mohammadanism

  3. [noun] the monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion"
    Synonyms: Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism

Synonyms:


Related Words: