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Islamist

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Is·lam·ism  (s-lämzm, z-, sl-, z-)
n.
1. An Islamic revivalist movement, often characterized by moral conservatism, literalism, and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all spheres of life.
2. The religious faith, principles, or cause of Islam.
Is·lamist adj. & n.
Islamist [ˈɪzləmɪst]
adj
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) supporting or advocating Islamic fundamentalism
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a supporter or advocate of Islamic fundamentalism
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Islamist - a scholar who knowledgeable in Islamic studies
bookman, scholar, scholarly person, student - a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
2.Islamist - an orthodox MuslimIslamist - an orthodox Muslim                  
Islam, Muslimism - the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion; "Islam is predominant in northern Africa, the Middle East, Pakistan, and Indonesia"
Moslem, Muslim - a believer in or follower of Islam
Translations
Islamist [ˈɪzləmɪst] n → islamiste mf
Islamist
n → Islamist(in) m(f)
adj → islamistisch
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The situation inside the camps is closely monitored by Lebanese Islamist groups who care about their Palestinian counterparts a lot and share with them religious thinking, commitments and ideologies, Beirut's daily AN NAHAR reported on October 2.
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The Gaddafi International Charity and Development Foundation said in a statement on Thursday, "The release of 45 members of the LIFG and 43 members of various other jihadist groups complements the efforts of the foundation to resolve the issue" of Islamist prisoners in Libyan jails.
Libya-Islamists by The Daily Middle East Reporter (Beirut, Lebanon)
 
 
 
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