Definitions:

1. A conservative and intolerant form of Islam that is practiced in Saudi Arabia, that advocates a strict interpretation of Tawhid or the oneness of God and rejects any practices seen as innovations or deviations, such as the veneration of saints and shrines. NOUN
   • Wahhabism promotes a strict interpretation of Islamic teachings, particularly emphasizing the oneness of God and rejecting practices considered idolatrous.
2. A consevative Islamic movement founded in the 18th century, aiming to return to the perceived original practices of Islam. NOUN
   • Wahhabism originated in the 18th century and continues to play a significant role in the religious identity of modern Saudi Arabia.
3. A fundamentalist, puritanical, and conservative branch of Sunni Islam, primarily associated with Saudi Arabia. NOUN
   • Saudi Arabia's legal and religious institutions are heavily influenced by Wahhabism, which has shaped the country's conservative culture.

Synonyms:

• fundamentalism
• puritanism
• salafism
• wahabism