ideological

adjective

ideo·​log·​i·​cal ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce ideological (audio)
ˌi-
variants or less commonly ideologic
ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce ideological (audio)
ˌi-
Synonyms of ideologicalnext
1
: of, relating to, or based on ideology
2
: relating to or concerned with ideas
ideologically
ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce ideological (audio) i- How to pronounce ideological (audio)
adverb

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Instead, Alito made news for writing major decisions that split the court 6-3 along ideological lines. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 11 July 2026 But since the first waves of Cuban migration, deep ideological differences have existed in the Miami Cuban community. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026 But in taking a wide view, does the exhibition thereby dilute the ideological specificity of respective neo-fascist repression and aggression? — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026 But there are strong ideological and practical differences on what needs to be changed. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ideological

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of ideological was in 1797

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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideological. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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