Islamism
noun
A movement or ideology that advocates for the implementation of Islamic law and values in political and social systems.
The rise of Islamism in the country has led to changes in its laws and social attitudes.

Often appears as...
- political islamism
- radical islamism
noun
Islamism as an extreme or radical ideology that supports terrorism and militancy in the name of Islam.
The government is working on strategies to counter the threat of violent Islamism.

Often appears as...
- violent islamism
- extremist islamism
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noun
A movement or ideology that advocates for the implementation of Islamic law and values in political and social systems.
The rise of Islamism in the country has led to changes in its laws and social attitudes.

Often appears as...
- political islamism
- radical islamism
noun
Islamism as an extreme or radical ideology that supports terrorism and militancy in the name of Islam.
The government is working on strategies to counter the threat of violent Islamism.

Often appears as...
- violent islamism
- extremist islamism
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Socio-Political Term
Used when discussing the application of Islamic principles in governance and society.

The debate highlighted differing views on islamism.
Not Universal Islam
Islamism is not synonymous with Islam; it's a political stance, not the religion itself.

He studies the influence of islamism, not the Islamic faith.
Variations Exist
There are moderate and radical forms of islamism, with different goals and methods.

She opposes radical islamism but supports its moderate approaches.
Socio-Political Term
Used when discussing the application of Islamic principles in governance and society.

The debate highlighted differing views on islamism.
Not Universal Islam
Islamism is not synonymous with Islam; it's a political stance, not the religion itself.

He studies the influence of islamism, not the Islamic faith.
Variations Exist
There are moderate and radical forms of islamism, with different goals and methods.

She opposes radical islamism but supports its moderate approaches.
Socio-Political Term
Used when discussing the application of Islamic principles in governance and society.

The debate highlighted differing views on islamism.
Not Universal Islam
Islamism is not synonymous with Islam; it's a political stance, not the religion itself.

He studies the influence of islamism, not the Islamic faith.
Variations Exist
There are moderate and radical forms of islamism, with different goals and methods.

She opposes radical islamism but supports its moderate approaches.
Quote examples
Maajid Nawaz
British Activist
Islamism is not Islam. Islamism is the politicisation of Islam, the desire to impose a version of this ancient faith over society.

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Marine Le Pen
French Politician
Islamism is a monstrous totalitarian ideology that has declared war on our nation, on reason, on civilization.

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Maajid Nawaz
British Activist
Islamism is an ideology that seeks to impose any version of Islam over society.

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Maajid Nawaz
British Activist
Islamism is not Islam. Islamism is the politicisation of Islam, the desire to impose a version of this ancient faith over society.

Quote examples
Marine Le Pen
French Politician
Islamism is a monstrous totalitarian ideology that has declared war on our nation, on reason, on civilization.

Quote examples
Maajid Nawaz
British Activist
Islamism is an ideology that seeks to impose any version of Islam over society.

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