Fundamentalist Meaning

/fˌʌndəˈmɛntəlɪst/
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nounOne who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts.

nounA trader who trades on the financial fundamentals of the companies involved, as opposed to a chartist or technician.

On the political level the response was the nationalist and fundamentalist revolt of the Maccabees.
Once more, fundamentalist ideologies are opposed to great historical advances.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A person who strictly follows core religious beliefs is known as a religious ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The speaker's ____ views were often at odds with the more moderate members of his political party.

From fundamental + -ist, after a book series called “The Fundamentals: A Testimony to the Truth“ (1910).

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A person who strictly follows core religious beliefs is known as a religious ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The speaker's ____ views were often at odds with the more moderate members of his political party.

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