ideologist
[/ˌaɪdiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ or /ˌɪdiˈɑːlədʒɪst/]
nounpl: ideologists
ideólogo
1. A person who devises, promotes, or adheres to an ideology; someone who is concerned with ideas and their theoretical aspects rather than practical matters
The political ideologist proposed a radical restructuring of the economic system.
O ideólogo político propôs uma reestruturação radical do sistema econômico.
2. A person who pursues ideals or ideology with rigid adherence, often dogmatically
Critics accused him of being an ideologist rather than a pragmatist.
Críticos o acusaram de ser um ideólogo em vez de um pragmatista.
3. A specialist in the study or theory of ideology
The ideologist analyzed how political ideologies shape society.
O ideólogo analisou como as ideologias políticas moldam a sociedade.
In Brazil, 'ideólogo' is commonly used in political, academic, and media discourse to describe theorists and political figures who prioritize ideological principles. The term can carry both neutral and pejorative connotations depending on context—it may denote serious intellectual commitment or rigid dogmatism. In the US, the term is less frequently used in casual speech but appears in academic, political, and journalistic contexts.
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