German Conversation · Level 108
57 words
German word
islamistisch
Pronunciation
IPA/ɪslaˈmɪstɪʃ/
Meaning
- adjectiveIslamist
Example
Er unterstützt islamistische Gruppen.
He supports Islamist groups.
More examples
In sozialen Medien verbreiten sich islamistische Botschaften.
Islamist messages are spreading on social media.
Core concept
A political movement that treats Islamic principles as a blueprint for public institutions and law.
Common phrases
islamistische Strömung
Islamist movement
islamistische Rhetorik
Islamist rhetoric
islamistische Radikalisierung
Islamist radicalization
Similar words
islamisch: Relating broadly to Islam, its teachings, culture, or traditions.
fundamentalistisch: Relating to strict, literal adherence to religious teachings.
extremistisch: Supporting extreme methods, including violence, to achieve political or social change.
theokratisch: Relating to government or laws based directly on religious teachings.
Definition in German
Beschreibt eine politische Haltung oder Bewegung, die Gesellschaft und Staat nach islamischen Vorstellungen gestalten oder verändern will.
Word origin
The adjective combines Islam with the suffix -istisch, a productive German ending for ideological or doctrinal affiliations.
Usage tips
- German distinguishes islamisch, a broad adjective for Islam-related matters, from islamistisch, which normally signals a political ideological program.