Meaning of the word fundamentalism in English

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fundamentalism

US /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.t̬əl.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl.ɪ.zəm/
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Noun

a form of a religion, especially Islam or Protestant Christianity, that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture

Example:
Religious fundamentalism often leads to strict social rules.
The rise of political fundamentalism is a global concern.