ideologue
Definition
- Noun:
- A person who strongly and uncompromisingly advocates for a particular ideology: An ideologue is someone who is passionately devoted to a specific system of ideas, theories, or beliefs, often promoting them rigidly and without considering practical constraints or alternative viewpoints.
Usage
- An ideologue typically adheres strictly to the principles of their chosen ideology, such as political, economic, or religious doctrines.
- The term often carries a connotation of being dogmatic, inflexible, or impractical in applying ideological principles to real-world situations.
Examples
- Noun:
- The new minister was seen as a party ideologue, unwilling to compromise on core principles.
- True ideologues often prioritize doctrinal purity over pragmatic solutions.
Advanced Usage
- "Blind ideologue": Emphasizes a person who follows an ideology uncritically, refusing to acknowledge any flaws or contradictory evidence.
- He was dismissed as a blind ideologue, incapable of rational debate.
- The term can be used in both positive and negative contexts, though it is frequently used critically to describe someone perceived as excessively rigid.
Variants and Related Words
- Ideological (adj): Relating to or based on a system of ideas.
- The decision was purely ideological, not practical.
- Ideology (n): A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
- Communism and capitalism are two contrasting political ideologies.
Synonyms
- Doctrinaire: A person who seeks to apply a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations.
- Zealot: A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
- Dogmatist: A person who asserts their opinions in an arrogant, authoritative manner.
Antonyms
- Pragmatist: A person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals or theory.
- Moderate: A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.
Related Phrases
- Driven by ideology: Motivated primarily by a set of beliefs rather than by evidence or practicality.
- The policy seemed more driven by ideology than by a desire to help people.
- Ideological purity: The state of adhering perfectly to the principles of an ideology, without deviation.
- The faction was obsessed with maintaining ideological purity.
Noun
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an advocate of some ideology
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