ideological

American

[ahy-dee-uh-loj-i-kuhl, id-ee-] / ˌaɪ di əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ˌɪd i- /

Also ideologic

adjective

of or relating to ideology.
speculative; visionary.

Other Word Forms

anti-ideological adjective
anti-ideologically adverb
ideologically adverb
nonideologic adjective
nonideological adjective
nonideologically adverb
unideological adjective

Etymology

Origin of ideological

First recorded in 1855–60; ideolog(y) + -ic + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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It taught him early on that deeply held convictions—whether theological or ideological—don’t yield easily to simple logic or Western worldviews.

From The Wall Street Journal

Szpak said voters' immediate concerns -- including rising prices -- could ultimately matter more in November than ideological positioning.

From Barron's

"It is a cornerstone of Iran's economy and a major source of revenue for the Iranian Revolutionary Guards," JP Morgan added, referring to Iran's well-resourced ideological army.

From Barron's

Others pointed to his communication skills and ideological fluency.

From Barron's

These common-sense concepts are compelling enough that they garner support across the ideological spectrum.

From Los Angeles Times

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