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Pronunciation: [fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪst] (IPA)

Fundamentalist is a term used to describe a person who adheres strictly to a set of basic principles. However, the word itself can be perceived negatively, especially in the context of religion or politics. In order to avoid negative connotations, other synonyms can be used to describe someone who is strongly dedicated to their beliefs. Some examples include traditionalist, conservative, orthodox, purist, dogmatist, and devout. These words all convey the idea of someone who holds unyielding beliefs, but without the negative connotations associated with the term fundamentalist. When describing individuals or groups of people, it's important to choose words that accurately reflect their views without causing offense or misunderstandings.

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Usage examples for Fundamentalist

I also attend our fundamentalist Bible lectures, Jewish mission meetings, and the like.
"The Story of Our Hymns"
Ernest Edwin Ryden
I know why you are a fundamentalist.
"The Book of Gud"
Dan Spain Harold Hersey
Once when I was thirteen my mother sent my "little" brother and I to a residential fundamentalist bible school.
"How and When to Be Your Own Doctor"
Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon

Famous quotes with Fundamentalist

  • Although raised on the farm - my grandfather was an unsuccessful fundamentalist preacher turned farmer - my father and his brother both became professors.
    Philip Warren Anderson
  • Every fundamentalist movement I've studied in Judaism, Christianity and Islam is convinced at some gut, visceral level that secular liberal society wants to wipe out religion.
    Karen Armstrong
  • I'm a Catholic, but I used to love going to Vacation Bible School with my fundamentalist friends.
    Paul Begala
  • Predicting has a spotty record in science fiction. I've had some failures. On the other hand, I also predicted the fall of the Berlin Wall and the rise of fundamentalist Islam... and I'm not happy to be right in all of those cases.
    David Brin
  • I had the fortunate experience to play with people from different schools of music. Sam Rivers is from the fundamentalist school of music.
    Kevin Eubanks

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