Ideologue

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈaɪ.di.É™l.É‘g/, /ˈɪ.di.É™l.É‘g/

Alternative forms

• ideolog

Origin

From French idéologue (circa 1800), from earlier idéologie ("ideology") (1796). Classical compound on Ancient Greek roots; English surface analysis - + logue + -.

Full definition of ideologue

Noun

1. A person advocating some ideology, especially as an official or the most eminent advocate.