ideological

adjective

Of or pertaining to one or more ideologies.

(politics) Characterized by strict, uncompromising adherence to a particular political ideology, rather than what’s necessarily considered popular or practical.

(of a claim or idea) Irrational; supported by misinformation and social reinforcement, as opposed to credible evidence.

Roots

ideinide- · Greek · to see logos-log · Greek · study, discourse

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