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ideological

adjective

ideo·​log·​i·​cal ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce ideological (audio)
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variants or less commonly ideologic
Synonyms of ideologicalnext
1
: of, relating to, or based on ideology
2
: relating to or concerned with ideas
ideologically adverb

Examples of ideological in a Sentence

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Roskomnadzor’s actions align with the government’s broader approach toward controlling online platforms and restricting content that challenges its legal and ideological boundaries. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Dec. 2025 Uncommon Knowledge The best argument for the accounts is not ideological. Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 This method also rarely elects a weak or fringe candidate and typically elects a candidate near the electorate’s ideological center. Andy Schultz, The Conversation, 2 Dec. 2025 Others encounter ideological conflicts or simply feel lost in the system. Jon England, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ideological

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of ideological was in 1797

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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideological. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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