ideologists

noun

plural of ideologist
as in sectarians

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  1. ideologues
  2. students
  3. zealots
  4. enthusiasts
  5. devotees
Noun
  • America First ideologues, backed by the government in Washington, condemn Europe in pretty much the same terms that European reactionaries once used against the United States.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Even after a string of recent victories in congressional primaries by members of the Democratic Socialists of America, national Democrats appear slow to recognize that ideologues on the left are attempting a hostile takeover of the party.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of ideologues
Noun
  • Between tuition, books, supplies and all the other costs that arrive with a new academic year, transportation is one area where students and families may be looking to save.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But research shows that alcohol poses a greater risk to students.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of students
Noun
  • Continue reading … POWER RECLAIMED — Congress moves to unshackle states from California's ‘climate zealots’.
    — , FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Democrats looking for a way to reclaim their party can find inspiration in the career of Neil Kinnock, who in the mid-1980s rescued the British Labour Party from a determined band of sectarian zealots.
    — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of zealots
Noun
  • Launched in 2024, the M4 model has surged in popularity as AI enthusiasts started using the device to run AI agents locally.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Winters are long here, bringing a smile to the faces of winter sports enthusiasts.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthusiasts
Noun
  • At The Old Mill Restaurant in East Tennessee, Tim Fulton was in his office, trying to gauge how many devotees would pour into Dollywood in the coming days.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The most impressive trick Paranormal Activity pulls off is making an entire theater — devotees and newcomers alike — afraid to look away, and giving them one hell of a good time while doing it.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of devotees
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“Ideologists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologists. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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