Islamist
0 antonyms and opposites of Islamist, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Someone who supports applying Islamic religious principles to law and government, often in a strict or political way.
Etymology
From Islam plus the suffix -ist, used since the late 20th century for political movements built around Islamic law.
Full origin of Islamist →Frequently asked questions
What does “Islamist” mean?
The word “Islamist” means someone who supports applying Islamic religious principles to law and government, often in a strict or political way. In plain terms, a political term for someone or something pushing Islamic religious law into government and public life — distinct from "Muslim," which just means a follower of the faith.
How do you pronounce “Islamist”?
“Islamist” is pronounced IHS-luh-mihst (/ˈɪsləmɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “Islamist” in a sentence?
Here is “Islamist” used in a sentence: “The election saw several Islamist parties gain seats in parliament.”
What is another word for “Islamist”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Islamist” include Mohammedan, Muslimist and Muslimistic.
What part of speech is “Islamist”?
Depending on how it is used, “Islamist” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Islamist” come from?
The word “Islamist” dates back to around 1900. From Islam plus the suffix -ist, used since the late 20th century for political movements built around Islamic law.
Is “Islamist” a common word?
“Islamist” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Islamist” have?
“Islamist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who supports applying Islamic religious principles to law and government, often in a strict or political way.