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ISLAMISM
Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism
(noun) the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; “Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion”; “the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion”
Islamism
(noun) a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Is"lam*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. islamisme.]
Definition: The faith, doctrines, or religious system of the Mohammedans; Mohammedanism; Islam.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BARGAIN
(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”
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