fundamentalism
//ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəlɪzəm//
Noun
fundamentalismSingular
fundamentalismsPlural
1
A form of religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.
Religious fundamentalism has been on the rise in various parts of the world.
2
Strict adherence to the basic principles of any subject or discipline.
His fundamentalism in teaching methods made it difficult for him to accept new educational approaches.