ideological
- 1Relating to a set of beliefs or ideas that a person or group holds.
Like a pair of glasses that colors the way someone sees the world.
The two parties have deep ideological differences.
Her ideological views came from her family and her teachers.
Similarpolitical, doctrinal, philosophical
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- 2Sticking firmly to a set of political beliefs, even when they are not popular or useful.
Like sticking to the same game plan even when it keeps losing.
Her ideological stance meant she refused any compromise.
The party made an ideological choice that cost it votes.
Similardogmatic, doctrinaire, partisan, rigid
Oppositepragmatic, practical, flexible
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- 3Based on false information and group pressure instead of real proof.
Like believing a story just because everyone keeps repeating it.
His fears were ideological, built on rumors instead of facts.
The claim was ideological and fell apart when people checked it.
Similarirrational, unfounded, baseless
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Origin
Made from the word "ideology" plus the ending "-ical".