adj
ideological
eye-dee-uh-LOJ-ih-kuhl
adj
1
Relating to a system of ideas or beliefs, especially political or social ones.
"The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences."
"It was less a personal feud than an ideological clash."
How to Use Ideological
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConnected to a broader set of political, social, or philosophical beliefs.
Common pairings
ideological divide
ideological differences
purely ideological
Word Forms
more ideological comparative, most ideological superlative
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Etymology
From ideology + -ical.