Spanish word

ideólogo

Pronunciation

IPA/iðeˈoloɣo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounideologue

Example

En el partido hay un ideólogo influyente.

The party has an influential ideologue.

Illustration for ideólogo (ideologue)

More examples

En las noticias lo llamaron un ideólogo de derechas.

In the news they called him a conservative ideologue.

Core concept

Intellectual leader who develops and promotes a political or social ideology.

Common phrases

  • un ideólogo de derechas

    conservative ideologue

  • un ideólogo de izquierdas

    leftist ideologue

  • ser un ideólogo

    be an ideologue

Similar words

pensador: Reflects deeply on society or life and expresses thoughtful, considered opinions.
teórico: Researches and systematizes theories, building abstract explanatory frameworks.
líder: Guides and organizes a group or movement, directing collective activity.
activista: Engages in direct action and campaigning to push for social or political change.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que elabora, defiende o promueve una ideología o un conjunto de ideas políticas o sociales y que ejerce influencia intelectual en un grupo o movimiento.

Word origin

From French idéologue, ultimately from Greek ἰδέα 'idea' + λόγος 'speech, discourse', literally 'one who speaks or theorizes about ideas'.

Usage tips

  • In political discussion, calling someone an ideólogo often implies doctrinaire or rigid thinking rather than neutral analysis.

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