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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIslamism
/ˈɪzlæmɪzəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A political ideology that seeks to implement Islamic law and principles in governance and society.
"Many political parties in the region identify themselves as proponents of Islamism." - 2
A belief system that emphasizes the role of Islam in public life and governance.
"Islamism can manifest in various forms, from moderate political engagement to radical extremism."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Islamism' derives from 'Islam', which comes from the Arabic root 's-l-m', meaning 'peace' or 'submission'. The term evolved in the 20th century to denote political movements that seek to implement Islamic principles in governance.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Islamism"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Islamism" is said worldwide
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Islamisme
Transliteration: iz-lam-izm
"L'islamisme est un sujet de débat intense dans la société moderne."
Islamismus
Transliteration: iz-lam-iz-mus
"Der Islamismus hat in den letzten Jahren an Bedeutung gewonnen."
Islamismo
Transliteration: iz-lam-ismo
"L'islamismo è spesso frainteso nella società contemporanea."
Islamismo
Transliteration: iz-lam-ismo
"El islamismo es un fenómeno complejo en el mundo actual."
Islamismo
Transliteration: iz-lam-ismo
"O islamismo é frequentemente mal interpretado na mídia."
इस्लामवाद
Transliteration: Islāmavād
"इस्लामवाद का समाज पर गहरा प्रभाव पड़ता है।"
伊斯兰主义
Transliteration: Yīsīlán zhǔyì
"伊斯兰主义在当今世界中引发了许多讨论。"
이슬람주의
Transliteration: iseullamjuui
"이슬람주의는 현대 사회에서 중요한 주제입니다."
イスラム主義
Transliteration: Isuramu shugi
"イスラム主義は現代の政治に影響を与えています。"
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