Ideological
Example: The ideological conflict shaped the history of many nations.
Definition
"Ideological" relates to a system of ideas and beliefs, especially those that form the basis of economic or political theory and policy. The word "ideological" describes attitudes, conflicts, or movements shaped by particular ideologies.
Etymology
The word "ideological" comes from the French word 'idéologique,' which was coined in the late 18th century by the philosopher Destutt de Tracy. It combines 'idea' with the suffix '-logical,' referring to the study or science of ideas. Did you know? The term originally had a more scientific meaning before it became associated with political and social beliefs.
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"Ideological" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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