C1adjectiveformalpoliticssociety
US/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK/ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/
based on a particular set of political or social beliefs
In context
The two parties have a deep ideological difference over taxes.
His ideological views shaped every decision he made in office.
The school was accused of ideological bias in its history lessons.
Words that go with ideological
adjective + noun
- ideological differenceIdeological differences split the committee.
- ideological divideThe ideological divide grew wider after the election.
- ideological biasThe report shows clear ideological bias.
- ideological battleIt became an ideological battle over schools.
- ideological conflictThe war began as an ideological conflict.
adverb + adjective
- ideologically opposedThe two leaders are ideologically opposed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
ideology differencesCorrect: ideological differences