"Fundamentalism" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Fundamentalism is a term used to describe a political or religious movement that strongly adheres to a specific set of beliefs or principles, often based on a literal interpretation of a sacred text or doctrine. This movement often seeks to restore a perceived original or pure form of a religion, often with a strong emphasis on dogma, scripture, and tradition. In practice, this can manifest in a rejection of modernity, secularism, or supposed deviations from the original teachings.
In a broader sense, fundamentalism can also refer to an extreme or uncompromising adherence to any set of beliefs, principles, or values, regardless of whether they are religious or not.
The word "fundament" refers to the base or foundation of something, often used to describe the underlying principles, basis, or root of a concept, idea, or system.
Fundamentalise is a verb that means to emphasize or stress the fundamental principles, values, or facts of something, often to the exclusion of other considerations. It can also mean to return to or take a fundamentalist approach to a particular concept, belief, or system.