fundamentalist vs religious

fundamentalist

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

  • 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. 

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

  • A fundamentalist Christian. 

religious

noun
  • A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun. 

adj
  • Concerning religion. 

  • Committed to the practice or adherence of religion. 

  • Highly dedicated, as one would be to a religion. 

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