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idealogue

/ˈaɪdiəˌlɔg/

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1. A person devoted to ideals or idealistic beliefs

A person who strongly supports, promotes, or pursues particular ideals, principles, or visions, often with an enthusiastic or unwavering belief in their value.

1.1. Idealistic thinking and visionary beliefs

Describes someone who is guided by ideals, hopes, or visions of how things should be, sometimes placing greater emphasis on possibilities than practical realities.

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  • The idealogue believed that society could be transformed through cooperation and shared principles.
  • As an idealogue, she often envisioned a future in which everyone had equal opportunities.

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1.2. An enthusiastic supporter of a cause or belief

Describes someone who passionately advocates, supports, or campaigns for a particular cause, movement, philosophy, or set of principles.

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  • The idealogue became a prominent advocate for social reform.
  • The political movement attracted idealogues who passionately supported its principles.
  • She was an idealogue who dedicated years to promoting educational equality.

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1.3. A passionate or fanatical devotee

Describes someone who demonstrates intense devotion or enthusiasm toward a particular interest, belief, movement, or activity, sometimes to an excessive degree.

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  • The idealogue defended the movement with unwavering conviction.
  • The debate was dominated by idealogues who refused to compromise their beliefs.

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