ideologists
/ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒɪsts/
NOUN
1. People who advocate or promote a particular ideology
People who support, defend, or actively promote a particular system of ideas, beliefs, principles, or doctrines, especially in political, social, or philosophical contexts.
1.1. Advocates of political or social beliefs
People who actively support or promote the principles and objectives of a particular political, social, or ideological movement.
Synonyms
- ideologues
- advocates
- champions
- partisans
- proponents
- supporters
Antonyms
- opponents
- adversaries
- critics
Examples
- Political ideologists from different movements gathered to debate their competing visions for society.
- The ideologists actively promoted policies based on their shared beliefs about economic reform.
Related Words
- activists
- campaigners
- reformers
- promoters
- backers
1.2. Followers and adherents of an ideology
People who remain committed to a particular doctrine, belief system, or ideological leader and follow its established principles.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- apostates
- renegades
- defectors
- dissenters
Examples
- The movement attracted ideologists who remained loyal to its founding principles.
- The leader's most devoted ideologists defended the doctrine despite criticism from outside the organization.
Related Words
- converts
- enthusiasts
- sectarians
- votaries
- worshippers
1.3. Political party loyalists and supporters
People who strongly support a political party, organization, or ideological establishment and consistently defend its leadership and policies.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- defectors
- renegades
- turncoats
Examples
- The party's ideologists defended its policies during the heated parliamentary debate.
- Several ideologists remained loyal to the political movement even after its leadership changed.
Related Words
1.4. Promoters of religious or doctrinal beliefs
People who advocate, teach, or strongly support a particular religious, philosophical, or doctrinal belief system.
Synonyms
- apostles
- missionaries
- proselytizers
- devotees
- disciples
- sectarians
Antonyms
- apostates
- dissenters
Examples
- The ideologists worked to spread their religious and philosophical teachings among new communities.
- The conference brought together ideologists who advocated different systems of religious thought.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Scholars and intellectuals who study ideologies
People who examine, research, interpret, or develop systems of ideas and beliefs, particularly those influencing politics, society, and intellectual history.
2.1. Academic and intellectual study of ideologies
People who investigate ideological systems, their historical development, theoretical foundations, and influence on society.
Synonyms
- scholars
- students
- researchers
- political theorists
Examples
- Ideologists from various disciplines gathered at the conference to share insights on social change.
- The academic journal published articles by leading ideologists exploring new perspectives on governance.
- The university hosted a panel discussion with renowned ideologists addressing contemporary issues.
Related Words
- academics
- philosophers
- historians
- analysts
- thinkers