Ideologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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ideologist

 

[ ˌʌɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political philosophy

A person who promotes or advocates specific ideas or principles, especially in the context of politics or philosophy. Ideologists often play a key role in shaping public opinion and influencing government policies.

Synonyms

advocate, champion, proponent

Examples of usage

  • Karl Marx is considered one of the most influential ideologists in history.
  • The ideologist behind the new economic policy has faced criticism for his radical ideas.
Context #2 | Noun

extremist beliefs

A person who rigidly adheres to a particular set of beliefs or doctrines, often to the point of extremism. Ideologists in this context may be associated with radical or fundamentalist views.

Synonyms

extremist, fanatic, zealot

Examples of usage

  • The terrorist group is driven by the ideologies of their leader, an extreme ideologist.
  • Some individuals become radical ideologists due to a sense of injustice or oppression.

Translations

Translations of the word "ideologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ideólogo

🇮🇳 विचारधारा

🇩🇪 Ideologe

🇮🇩 ideolog

🇺🇦 ідеолог

🇵🇱 ideolog

🇯🇵 イデオロギー主義者

🇫🇷 idéologue

🇪🇸 ideólogo

🇹🇷 ideolog

🇰🇷 이데올로기자

🇸🇦 إيديولوجي

🇨🇿 ideolog

🇸🇰 ideológ

🇨🇳 意识形态家

🇸🇮 ideolog

🇮🇸 hugmyndafræðingur

🇰🇿 идеолог

🇬🇪 იდეოლოგი

🇦🇿 ideoloq

🇲🇽 ideólogo

Word origin

The term 'ideologist' originates from the French word 'idéologiste', which was first used in the early 19th century to refer to proponents of a certain political or philosophical ideology. The concept of ideology itself dates back to the Enlightenment period, where thinkers like Rousseau and Marx discussed the role of ideas in society. Over time, 'ideologist' has come to encompass individuals who actively promote or adhere to specific beliefs, whether in politics, religion, or other domains.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,344, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.