Islamism

[ is-lah-miz-uhm, iz-, is-luh-miz-, iz- ]

noun

1. the religion or culture of Islam.

Islamism

/ ˈɪzləmɪzm /

noun

1. support of or advocacy for Islamic fundamentalism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Islamism¹

First recorded in 1740–50; Islam + -ism

Example Sentences

Several other prominent French politicians, mainly on the centre and right, have voiced their fears for Sansal, who made regular appearances on French media criticising both the Algerian government and the rise of Islamism.

From BBC

He is known as a critic of the Algerian regime as well as of Islamism.

From BBC

Pascal Martin, who helped Mr Bin Laden sell his paintings, told the Reuters news agency that he had totally renounced radical Islamism.

From BBC

Defeating Hamas was only the first stage of a regional conflict between Israel and the Iranian-led axis of radical Islamism.

From Los Angeles Times

Defeating Hamas is the first stage of a regional conflict between Israel and the Iranian-led axis of radical Islamism.

From Los Angeles Times