Pronunciation: /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/
noun a person who adheres strictly to a set of fundamental principles or beliefs
A1 My neighbor is a fundamentalist who follows all the rules of his religion.
A2 The fundamentalist group protested against the new law in the city.
B1 The fundamentalist preacher gave a sermon about the importance of faith.
B2 The fundamentalist organization has been gaining more followers in recent years.
C1 The fundamentalist beliefs of the group led to conflicts with other religious communities.
C2 The fundamentalist ideology of the political party influenced their policies and decisions.
adjective relating to or advocating the strict adherence to a set of fundamental principles or beliefs
A1 She is a fundamentalist believer who follows the rules of her religion strictly.
A2 The fundamentalist group has very strict beliefs and practices.
B1 The fundamentalist approach to education focuses on traditional values and teachings.
B2 The fundamentalist political party has gained a lot of support in recent years.
C1 The fundamentalist interpretation of the text is based on a literal understanding of the words.
C2 The fundamentalist movement has sparked controversy and debate among scholars and theologians.
formal The fundamentalist group strictly adheres to their religious beliefs.
informal My neighbor is a fundamentalist and always talks about his beliefs.
slang I can't stand those fundamentalist fanatics who try to push their views on everyone.
figurative She approached her work with the zeal of a fundamentalist, never wavering in her dedication.
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