English Words Starting With F

• fundamental unit

  nounB2
  /ˌfʌndəˈmentl ˈjuːnɪt/The most basic, indivisible element or component from which a larger system is built or measured.
• fundamentalism

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl.ɪ.zəm/A strict adherence to the fundamental or basic principles of any set of beliefs, especially religious doctrines, often involving a literal interpretation of foundational texts and resistance to modern influences.
• fundamentalist

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl.ɪst/A person who believes in the strict, literal interpretation of a religious or ideological text or set of principles.
• funded debt

  nounLow
  /ˈfʌndɪd dɛt/Long-term corporate or government debt that is financed by issuing bonds, often with a fixed repayment schedule and interest rate.
• fundholding

  nounC2
  /ˈfʌndˌhəʊldɪŋ/A system where a designated individual or body holds and manages a budget to purchase services on behalf of a group of clients or patients.
• fundi

  nounLow (Informal/Slang)
  /ˈfʊndi/, /ˈfʌndi/An expert or skilled practitioner in a particular field, especially one who teaches others.
• fundie

  nounC1
  /ˈfʌn.di/A pejorative, informal term for a person, particularly a Christian, who holds to strict fundamentalist beliefs and often attempts to impose those beliefs on others.
• funding operations

  plural-nounB2
  /ˈfʌndɪŋ ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/The ongoing financial processes and administrative activities involved in obtaining, managing, and allocating monetary resources for an organization or project.
• fundraise

  verbB2
  /ˈfʌnd.reɪz/To seek or gather financial contributions from individuals or organizations for a specific cause, project, or institution.
• fundraiser

  nounB2
  /ˈfʌndˌreɪzə/A person or event organised to collect money for a cause, charity, or organisation.
• funds

  plural-nounB2
  /fʌndz/Available financial resources or money set aside for a particular purpose.
• fundus

  nounC2
  /ˈfʌndəs/The base or deepest part of a hollow organ, farthest from its opening.
• fundy

  nounLow
  /ˈfʌn.di/A variant, informal, and often derogatory term for a fundamentalist, particularly a Christian fundamentalist.
• funemployed

  adjectivenounLow (slang/neologism)
  /fʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪd/The state of being unemployed and using the free time to enjoy oneself and pursue leisure activities.
• funen

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
  /ˈfjuːnən/The name of a major island in Denmark, located between the Jutland Peninsula and Zealand, central to Danish history and culture.
• funeral

  adjectivenounB1
  /ˈfjuːn(ə)rəl/A ceremony or service held shortly after a person's death, usually involving the burial or cremation of the body, and intended to honour the deceased and allow mourners to express grief.
• funeral director

  nounC1
  /ˈfjuːnərəl dɪˈrektə/A person whose job is to organise and oversee funeral services and arrangements.
• funeral home

  nounC1
  /ˈfjuː.nə.rəl ˌhəʊm/A business establishment where the deceased are prepared for burial or cremation, and where funeral services are often held.
• funeral parlour

  nounB2
  /ˈfjuːnərəl ˈpɑːlə/A business establishment where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation, and where funeral services are often held.
• funeral pie

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈfjuː.nə.rəl paɪ/A rich pie, typically containing raisins or dried fruit, traditionally served to mourners after a funeral in some North American communities, particularly among Amish, Mennonite, and Pennsylvania Dutch cultures.

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