islamism

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islamism - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Islamism \Is"lam*ism\, n. [Cf. F. islamisme.]
     The faith, doctrines, or religious system of the Mohammedans;
     Mohammedanism; Islam.
     [1913 Webster]

islamism - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Islamism
      n 1: 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
      2: 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" [syn: Islam, Islamism,
         Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism]