Meaning & use
ideological
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Relating to a set of beliefs or ideas, especially political or social ones, that guide a person or group.
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The two parties remain divided by deep ideological differences.
Her ideological commitment to environmentalism shaped every policy she proposed.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe rigid or strongly held beliefs, sometimes with a slightly critical tone.
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doctrinalpolitical
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