Ideological: meaning, definitions and examples
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ideological
[ ˌʌɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl ]
political
Relating to or concerned with ideas or beliefs in a political context.
Synonyms
philosophical, political, theoretical
Examples of usage
- It is an ideological battle between the two political parties.
- The government's decision was based on ideological principles.
social
Relating to or based on a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning economic or political theory and policy.
Synonyms
idealistic, utopian, visionary
Examples of usage
- The group was founded on strong ideological beliefs.
- The ideological differences between the two groups led to conflicts.
Translations
Translations of the word "ideological" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ideológico
🇮🇳 वैचारिक
🇩🇪 ideologisch
🇮🇩 ideologis
🇺🇦 ідеологічний
🇵🇱 ideologiczny
🇯🇵 イデオロギーの
🇫🇷 idéologique
🇪🇸 ideológico
🇹🇷 ideolojik
🇰🇷 이념적인
🇸🇦 أيديولوجي
🇨🇿 ideologický
🇸🇰 ideologický
🇨🇳 意识形态的
🇸🇮 ideološki
🇮🇸 hugmyndafræðilegur
🇰🇿 идеологиялық
🇬🇪 იდეოლოგიური
🇦🇿 ideoloji
🇲🇽 ideológico
Word origin
The word 'ideological' originates from the French word 'idéologique' and was first used in the early 19th century. It stems from the combination of 'idéo-' meaning 'idea' and '-logical' meaning 'related to the study of'. The concept of ideology and its adjective form have been widely used in political and social contexts to describe beliefs, systems of thought, and principles guiding various movements and policies.
See also: ideologies.