| Definitions | | Islamist |
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noun
- A person who espouses Islamic fundamentalist beliefs.
- (dated) A Muslim, particularly an orthodox Muslim.
- (somewhat rare) A person who specializes in Islamic studies.
adjective
- Motivated by Islamic beliefs, particularly in the political sphere (eg a supporter of the introduction of sharia law).
- (dated) Relating to Islam, particularly orthodox Islam.
Etymology: Islam and the suffix ism.
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