ideological divide

[/ˌaɪdiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl dɪˈvaɪd/]
nounpl: ideological divides
divisão ideológica
1. A fundamental disagreement or separation between groups based on their core political, social, or philosophical beliefs and principles
The ideological divide between conservatives and progressives has widened significantly in recent years.
A divisão ideológica entre conservadores e progressistas se aprofundou significativamente nos últimos anos.
2. A gap or chasm in opposing worldviews, values, or political ideologies that prevents mutual understanding
The ideological divide on climate change policy separates the two major political parties.
A divisão ideológica sobre a política de mudanças climáticas separa os dois principais partidos políticos.
The term 'ideological divide' is frequently used in contemporary political discourse in both Brazil and the United States to describe polarization. In Brazil, discussions of ideological divides often reference left-right political positioning (esquerda-direita), while in the US context it frequently appears in debates about conservatism versus progressivism. The phrase has become increasingly prevalent in media and academic discussions as political polarization intensifies globally.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ideological riftpolitical divideideological gapphilosophical divideideological splitpartisan divide
Antonyms / Antônimos
ideological consensuspolitical unitycommon groundideological alignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divisão ideológica
Standard term used in political discourse and media
Rio de Janeiro
divisão ideológica / fosso ideológico
Both terms commonly used in academic and journalistic contexts
São Paulo
divisão ideológica / abismo ideológico
More formal usage, particularly in academic and business contexts
Portugal
divisão ideológica / fosso ideológico
Similar usage to Brazil; occasionally 'clivagem ideológica' in formal contexts

Related Words

polarizationpartisanideologypolitical spectrumworldviewvaluesdisagreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

bridge the ideological divide
cross the ideological divide
widen the ideological divide
deep ideological divide
ideological divide runs deep
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