ideological
relating to a system of beliefs
Connected to a set of strong ideas or beliefs, especially about how a country or society should be run.
ideological [noun]
- The two parties have deep ideological differences on health care and education.
- The movement provided an ideological framework for social change.
- His research explores the ideological roots of modern nationalism.
- Media outlets often reflect the ideological leanings of their owners.
- The constitution was written under strong ideological influence from the revolutionaries.
- There is an ideological conflict between the two groups.
- The new law comes from a clear ideological choice.
- She wrote a paper about the ideological history of the country.
- We discussed the ideological values of the party.
- Their ideological beliefs guide many of their decisions.
rigidly driven by beliefs
Acting or thinking in a very strict way because of strong beliefs, without paying much attention to what is practical or real.
ideological [noun]
- The policy was driven more by ideological goals than by economic realities.
- Critics say the government’s ideological agenda is hurting small businesses.
- He has an ideological commitment to free markets, even in times of crisis.
- Their ideological rigidity made compromise impossible.
- The reforms failed because they were too ideological and not flexible enough.
- The plan is criticized as too ideological and not realistic.
- They follow an ideological line and never change their view.
- Her decisions are ideological, not based on facts.
- The leader has an ideological agenda that shapes every policy.
- Some people support the law for purely ideological reasons.
- Base: ideological
- Comparative: ideologicaler
- Superlative: ideologicalest
ideological agenda
1plan guided by beliefs
A plan of what to do that is strongly guided by a set of beliefs.
- Critics accuse the organization of pushing an ideological agenda.
- Some voters worry that the reform has a hidden ideological agenda.
ideological battle
1strong contest of beliefs
A strong fight between people or groups who have very different beliefs or ideas.
- Education has become an ideological battle between conservatives and progressives.
- The election turned into an ideological battle over the role of government.
ideological bias
1unfair preference based on beliefs
A tendency to support one set of beliefs more than others in an unfair way.
- The report was criticized for ideological bias in its choice of sources.
- Journalists must be aware of their own ideological bias.
ideological commitment
1strong dedication to beliefs
A very strong and lasting promise to follow a certain set of beliefs or ideas.
- Her ideological commitment to environmentalism shaped her career choices.
- The party’s ideological commitment has remained unchanged for decades.
ideological differences
1differences in systems of beliefs
Ways in which people’s strong beliefs or ideas are not the same, causing disagreement.
- Despite their ideological differences, the two leaders signed the agreement.
- Ideological differences within the coalition made it hard to form a government.
ideological divide
1strong split over beliefs
A big and clear difference between groups of people because they have different strong beliefs or ideas, especially about politics.
- There is a growing ideological divide between urban and rural voters.
- Social media often makes the ideological divide seem even wider.
ideological extremism
1very extreme belief positions
Having very extreme beliefs that are far from what most people think.
- The group is known for its ideological extremism.
- Governments are trying to reduce ideological extremism online.
ideological grounds
1reasons based on beliefs
Reasons for doing something that come from a set of beliefs or ideas.
- He refused the offer on ideological grounds.
- Some members opposed the bill on ideological grounds rather than practical ones.
ideological line
1official political belief position
The official ideas and beliefs that a political party or group says its members should follow.
- Members are expected to follow the party’s ideological line.
- He was criticized for breaking with the official ideological line.
ideological purity
1strict, uncompromising belief consistency
The quality of following one set of beliefs very strictly, without making compromises or accepting different ideas.
- Some activists value ideological purity over winning elections.
- The group tests candidates for ideological purity before offering support.
ideological spectrum
1range of political beliefs
The full range of different political or social beliefs, from one extreme side to the other.
- Voters across the ideological spectrum supported the reforms.
- The party now includes members from all parts of the ideological spectrum.
ideological stance
1position based on beliefs
A clear position or view that someone takes because of their beliefs or ideas.
- The candidate’s ideological stance appeals to young voters.
- He softened his ideological stance to attract moderate supporters.
ideological struggle
1long fight between beliefs
A long and hard fight between people or groups who have very different beliefs.
- The region became a site of ideological struggle during the Cold War.
- The ideological struggle within the party has lasted for years.
ideological warfare
1organized battle of beliefs
Planned efforts by groups or countries to fight each other using ideas and beliefs instead of weapons.
- The two superpowers engaged in ideological warfare through media and culture.
- Ideological warfare now often happens on social networks.
ideological conflict
1conflict caused by beliefs
A serious fight or argument between people or groups because they have very different beliefs or ideas.
- The Cold War was largely an ideological conflict.
- The country is experiencing an ideological conflict between conservatives and liberals.
- Ideological conflicts can slow down decision-making in politics.
- Ideological conflict within the party has slowed down decision-making.