ideologue Meaning & Definition
What Does Ideologue Mean?
Ideologue is used as a noun meaning an often blindly partisan advocate or adherent of a particular ideology. It can also mean an impractical idealist.
Word Facts for Ideologue
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈī-dē-ə-ˌlȯg/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | ideologist, crusader and fanatic |
| Antonyms | nonmilitant, dabbler and dilettante |
| Plural | ideologues |
| First known use | 1815 |
Ideologue Definition (Noun)
- an often blindly partisan advocate or adherent of a particular ideology
- an impractical idealist : theorist
Synonyms of Ideologue
Antonyms of Ideologue
Ideologue in a Sentence
as long as there are ideologues controlling both sides of the aisle, legislative compromise is out of the question
the revolutionaries proved to be impractical ideologues who had no idea how to run a country
Word Forms & Grammar
idealogue
idealogues
ideologue
ideologues
ideologue (plural ideologues)
Origin of Ideologue
Origin 1: French idéologue, back-formation from idéologie
Origin 2: Borrowed from French idéologue. By surface analysis, ideo- + -logue. First attested in the 19th century.
First Known Use
1815
How to Pronounce Ideologue
You say ideologue as /ˈī-dē-ə-ˌlȯg/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ī).
Common Questions About Ideologue
What part of speech is ideologue?
Ideologue is a noun.
What is another word for ideologue?
Close synonyms of ideologue are ideologist, crusader and fanatic. See the full list of ideologue synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of ideologue?
Antonyms of ideologue include nonmilitant, dabbler, dilettante and hardnose.
What is the plural of ideologue?
The plural of ideologue is ideologues.