Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ideologue
noun
/ˈaɪ.di.əˌlɒg/
Definition
A person who advocates, reflects, or possesses a particular set of ideas or beliefs, especially in politics.
Examples
- The political ideologue passionately campaigned for his party’s platform.
- As an ideologue, she always tried to convert others to her way of thinking.
- His books reveal him to be an ideologue, firmly believing in a set of principles.
Meaning
An ideologue is someone who is deeply committed to an ideology and promotes it, often without considering opposing viewpoints.
Synonyms
- enthusiast
- partisan
- dogmatist
- advocate
- believer
