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
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In China’s civilization-building cause, the former was an ideological adversary; the latter could become an ally.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Schools, mosques, workplaces and media all became part of an ideological ecosystem designed to reinforce loyalty to the regime.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The two formed an alliance despite Pulido proving to be more in the ideological center than Talarico.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Skydance committed to ensure the new company presents a diversity of viewpoints across the political and ideological spectrum.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Schools, mosques, workplaces and media all became part of an ideological ecosystem designed to reinforce loyalty to the regime.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The two formed an alliance despite Pulido proving to be more in the ideological center than Talarico.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Skydance committed to ensure the new company presents a diversity of viewpoints across the political and ideological spectrum.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideological. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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