ideological
adjective
ideo·log·i·cal
ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
ˌi-
variants
or less commonly ideologic
ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik
ˌi-
1
: of, relating to, or based on ideology
2
: relating to or concerned with ideas
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Historical trends, though, show ideological optimism is seldom sufficient to break inertia, especially absent some dramatic intervention.
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Both candidates’ soundtracks claim very different ideological territory.
—Mark Clague, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2024
The rise of extremist individuals and groups is more prevalent among those with far-right beliefs and grievances, the investigation revealed, but also includes those on the opposite end of the political or ideological spectrum.
—Sade Ajishegiri, Nic Napier, Max Reich and Isabella Vesperini, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Sep. 2024
Given his public security background and lack of Trong’s ideological drive, the anticorruption campaign may become a blunt instrument for eliminating political opponents ahead of the 2026 party congress.
—Huong Le Thu, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
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Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
Both candidates’ soundtracks claim very different ideological territory.
—Mark Clague, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2024
The rise of extremist individuals and groups is more prevalent among those with far-right beliefs and grievances, the investigation revealed, but also includes those on the opposite end of the political or ideological spectrum.
—Sade Ajishegiri, Nic Napier, Max Reich and Isabella Vesperini, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Sep. 2024
Given his public security background and lack of Trong’s ideological drive, the anticorruption campaign may become a blunt instrument for eliminating political opponents ahead of the 2026 party congress.
—Huong Le Thu, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideological. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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