
Fundamentalist
Religious Association
Fundamentalist is often linked to strict religious beliefs and can carry a negative connotation when used in secular contexts.

The community was wary of the new neighbor's fundamentalist views.
Not Always Extremism
Being a fundamentalist doesn't necessarily mean extremist; it can simply reflect a deep commitment to traditional beliefs.

Although a fundamentalist, he peacefully coexisted with those of other faiths.
Political Use
Fundamentalist can be used in political contexts to describe someone with uncompromising adherence to core principles.

The politician was labeled a fundamentalist for her rigid stance on policies.
Compare with
ConservativeExtremistFanaticFundamentalInflexiblePuritanicalRadicalTraditionalZealot
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