German word

ideologisch

Pronunciation

IPA/ideoˈloːgɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveideological

Example

Das ideologische Argument überzeugte viele.

The ideological argument convinced many.

Illustration for ideologisch (ideological)

More examples

In manchen Diskussionen wird jede Aussage sofort als ideologisch bewertet.

In some discussions, every statement is immediately judged to be ideological.

Core concept

A worldview acts as a colored lens, shaping both the argument and the action behind it.

Common phrases

  • ideologischer Einfluss

    ideological influence

  • ideologische Rhetorik

    ideological rhetoric

Similar words

politisch: Related to politics, government, or the exercise of power.
konservativ: Favoring tradition and the preservation of established ways or conditions.
weltanschaulich: Connected with fundamental values, beliefs, or a philosophy of life.
parteiisch: Showing bias toward one side or position rather than neutrality.

Definition in German

Beschreibt Aussagen oder Handlungen, die auf einer bestimmten Weltanschauung beruhen.

Word origin

Ideologisch is formed from Ideologie with the adjective suffix -isch; Ideologie entered German through French idéologie and ultimately combines Greek idea and -logia.

Usage tips

  • Ideologisch often carries a critical tone in public debate, although academic writing can use it neutrally for worldview-based analysis.

Opposites

Related words

  • Ideologeideologuenoun
  • ideologisierenideologizeverb

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