fundamentalist

noun

(Christianity) Originally referred to an adherent of an American Christian movement that began as a response to the rejection of the accuracy of the Bible, the alleged deity of Christ, Christ's atonement for humanity, the virgin birth, and miracles.

One who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts.

(derogatory) A fundamentalist Christian.

(finance) A trader who trades on the financial fundamentals of the companies involved, as opposed to a chartist or technician.

Roots

fundusfund- · Latin · bottom

Synonyms for fundamentalist

evangelicaladj dogmaticadj literalist literalisticadj puritanicaladj conservativeadj

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