English
Etymology
Islam and the suffix ism.
Adjective
Islamist
- 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.
Noun
Islamist
- A person who espouses Islamic fundamentalist beliefs.
- dated A Muslim, particularly an orthodox Muslim.
- (somewhat rare) A person who specializes in Islamic studies.
Synonyms
Islamicist (fundamentalist senses, less commonly used)
Mohammedan (dated term for Muslim)
See also
Islamic fundamentalism
Islamicism
Translations
rfc-level|Translations at L3+
Basque: islamista
Finnish: islamisti
French: islamiste
de:Islamist
fr:Islamist
pl:Islamist
ru:Islamist
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