Islamism

Meaning

1. Islamic fundamentalism, especially the forms that promote violence, hostility, and persecution of non-believers.
2. The religion of Muslims; Islam.
3. A popular reform movement advocating the reordering of government and society in accordance with laws prescribed by Islam.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree French islamismebor. English Islamism Appearing in English in the 1740s, from French islamisme (1720s), paralleling the French christianisme and judaïsme. By surface analysis, Islam + -ism.

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