ideological

adjective C1

Meaning

Pertaining to a system of ideas and ideals, particularly those that form the basis of economic or political theory and policy; often used to describe the underlying beliefs that shape an individual's or group's worldview and influence their actions and de
💡 The term "ideological" is often used in contexts where beliefs are deeply entrenched and can lead to polarized viewpoints; it is important to distinguish between ideology as a guiding principle and ideology as a rigid dogma.

Example Sentences

The company faced ideological conflicts during the merger negotiations .
The debate focused on the ideological differences between the two parties .
The ideological differences between the parties hindered the negotiation process .
The study examined the ideological differences between political parties .

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