islamism
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (2)
- a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
- the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran“Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion”“the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion”Synonyms: IslamMohammedanismMuhammadanismMuslimism
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Islamism \Is"lam*ism\, n. [Cf. F. islamisme.] The faith, doctrines, or religious system of the Mohammedans; Mohammedanism; Islam. [1913 Webster]