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Definition of Islamist

1. Noun. A scholar who knowledgeable in Islamic studies.

Definition of Islamist

1. Adjective. Motivated by Islamic beliefs, particularly in the political sphere (e.g. a supporter of the introduction of sharia law). ¹

2. Adjective. (dated) Relating to Islam, particularly orthodox Islam. ¹

3. Noun. A person who espouses Islamic fundamentalist beliefs. ¹

4. Noun. (''somewhat rare'') A person who specializes in Islamic studies. ¹

5. Noun. (dated) A Muslim, particularly an orthodox Muslim. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Islamist

Literary usage of Islamist

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Turkey: Violations of Free Expression in Turkey by Human Rights Watch (Organization), Christopher Panico, Human Rights Watch (1999)
"Yeni $afak is considered a paper for islamist intellectuals, while Milli ... islamist television stations include Samanyolu and Channel 7, among others. ..."

2. The Praxis of Alain Badiou by Paul Ashton, A J Bartlett, Justin Clemens (2006)
"13 The Bourgeois and the islamist, or, The Other Subjects of Politics Alberto Toscano SUBJECTS OF UNTRUTH Among the less fortunate by-products of the recent ..."

3. Moon-o-theism: Religion of a War and Moon God Prophet, Volume I of IIby Yoel Natan by Yoel Natan (2006)
"... islamist Autonomous Regions Daniel Pipes and Khalid Duran wrote: islamists living in the West at a minimum seek to establish an autonomous zone in which ..."

4. Low-Intensity Conflict in the Third World by Stephen Blank, Lewis B. Ware, Air University (U.S.). Press (1988)
"Within this general islamist framework, variations exist that depend on ... Five insurgencies illustrate today the major variations of islamist political ..."

5. Special Operations Forces: Roles And Missions In The Aftermath Of The Cold War by Wayne A. (FRW) Downing (1996)
"There also are identifiable linkages between militant islamist groups and states. Funding for radical political islamist movements can be traced back to the ..."

6. Turkey: Violations of Free Expression in Turkey by Human Rights Watch (Organization), Christopher Panico, Human Rights Watch (1999)
"Yeni $afak is considered a paper for islamist intellectuals, while Milli ... islamist television stations include Samanyolu and Channel 7, among others. ..."

7. The Praxis of Alain Badiou by Paul Ashton, A J Bartlett, Justin Clemens (2006)
"13 The Bourgeois and the islamist, or, The Other Subjects of Politics Alberto Toscano SUBJECTS OF UNTRUTH Among the less fortunate by-products of the recent ..."

8. Moon-o-theism: Religion of a War and Moon God Prophet, Volume I of IIby Yoel Natan by Yoel Natan (2006)
"... islamist Autonomous Regions Daniel Pipes and Khalid Duran wrote: islamists living in the West at a minimum seek to establish an autonomous zone in which ..."

9. Low-Intensity Conflict in the Third World by Stephen Blank, Lewis B. Ware, Air University (U.S.). Press (1988)
"Within this general islamist framework, variations exist that depend on ... Five insurgencies illustrate today the major variations of islamist political ..."

10. Special Operations Forces: Roles And Missions In The Aftermath Of The Cold War by Wayne A. (FRW) Downing (1996)
"There also are identifiable linkages between militant islamist groups and states. Funding for radical political islamist movements can be traced back to the ..."

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