ideological

adjective

ideo·​log·​i·​cal ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌi-

variants or less commonly ideologic

ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik 

ˌi-

1

: of, relating to, or based on ideology

2

: relating to or concerned with ideas

ideologically

ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē  i- 

adverb

Examples of ideological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Andrade stopped short of calling Hope Florida an ideological project. — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Since the drama over debates erupted last week, Jolly’s position appears to have evolved into an ideological one — and a view that almost no other candidate on the Democratic ticket has publicly agreed with. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Its approach is spatial and observational, less interested in the ideological binary of left and right than in the vast, complicated country that lies between. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

Financial patronage often follows perceived ideological alignment. — Colleen Dulle, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing ideological

• anti-ideological

Rhymes for ideological

• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological
• histological