fundamentalist
//ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.tə.lɪst//
Noun
fundamentalistSingular
fundamentalistsPlural
1
A person who believes in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture in a religion.
The fundamentalist insisted on a literal reading of the sacred texts.
2
A person who adheres rigidly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline.
He is a fundamentalist when it comes to traditional cooking methods.
Adjective
fundamentalistCanonical form
1
Relating to or characterized by fundamentalism; adhering strictly to basic principles or beliefs.
The fundamentalist approach to the religion does not allow for any modern interpretations.