How to Pronounce "fundamentalist"
word
ˌfəndəˈmɛnəɫɪst/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛntəɫɪst
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fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪst
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Definition
A fundamentalist is a person who strictly follows the basic principles or teachings of a religion or set of beliefs, often ignoring new ideas or changes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfəndəˈmɛnəɫɪst/, /ˌfəndəˈmɛntəɫɪst
British English
fˌʌndəmˈɛntəlˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
He was called a fundamentalist because of his strict beliefs.
Some fundamentalists oppose any changes to traditions.
The group is known for its fundamentalist views.
Some worry that fundamentalists can become intolerant of others.