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ideologue

/ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does ideologue mean?

noun

A person who is a zealous and uncompromising advocate of a particular ideology, often to the point of being inflexible or intolerant. An ideologue is someone who adheres to a particular set of principles or beliefs without considering alternative perspectives.

Example

"The politician was accused of being an ideologue who refused to listen to opposing views on the issue."

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