- ideological
- ideologic ideologic, ideological ideologicaladj.
concerned with or suggestive of ideas; as, an ideologic
argument.
Syn: ideological. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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ideological */*/ — UK [ˌaɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l] / US [ˌaɪdɪəˈlɑdʒɪk(ə)l] / US [ˌɪdɪəˈlɑdʒɪk(ə)l] adjective based on, or relating to, an ideology ideological differences/disputes He criticized the scheme on ideological grounds. We have no ideological objection to… … English dictionary
ideological — ideology UK US /ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi/ noun [C or U] (plural ideologies) POLITICS ► a particular set of ideas and beliefs, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based: »The President called for better relations with… … Financial and business terms
ideological — adjective 1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation • Pertains to noun: ↑ideology • Derivationally related forms: ↑ideology 2. concerned with or suggestive of ideas ideological … Useful english dictionary
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