Meaning & use
Ideologist
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A person who theorizes about or promotes a particular ideology, especially in politics or social thought.
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The party's chief ideologist drafted the manifesto that defined its platform.
Historians study the writings of key ideologists to understand a revolution's driving ideas.
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'Ideologist' and 'ideologue' are near-synonyms, but 'ideologue' often carries a more negative, dogmatic connotation.
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