ideological (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Definition

Relating to or based on a system of beliefs and values, especially those of a particular group, political party, or social class.

Examples

• The two factions had fundamentally ideological disagreements.

• The country was divided by ideological lines.

• Their approach to education is purely ideological, not practical.

How to Use ideological

ideological basis (collocation)

The fundamental set of beliefs or principles upon which something is founded. — "The new law has a strong ideological basis in individual liberty."

ideological differences (collocation)

Disagreements stemming from differing systems of beliefs and values. — "We need to understand the ideological differences before we can find common ground."

ideological conflict (collocation)

A dispute or disagreement arising from opposing belief systems. — "The region has been plagued by ideological conflict for decades."

Synonyms of ideological

Words with a similar meaning to ideological:

• doctrinal
• philosophical
• systematic
• principled

Antonyms of ideological

Words with the opposite meaning to ideological:

• pragmatic
• empirical
• practical

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