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Islamism.

The religion of Muslims; Islam.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/UK/ɪzˈlɑːmɪz(ə)m/UK/ɪzˈlæmɪz(ə)m/UK
  1. The religion of Muslims; Islam.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A popular reform movement advocating the reordering of government and society in accordance with laws prescribed by Islam.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Islamic fundamentalism, especially the forms that promote violence, hostility, and persecution of non-believers.

    broadly · countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Appearing in English in the 1740s, from French islamisme (1720s), paralleling the French christianisme and judaïsme. By surface analysis, Islam + -ism.

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