ideological

• Relatif à un système d'idées, de croyances ou de valeurs, notamment en politique ou en théorie sociale, ou fondé sur un tel système.

Relating to or based on a system of ideas and ideals, especially concerning political or social theory.

1. Relating to a system of beliefsB2formal

   Concerning or characteristic of a set of beliefs, ideas, or principles that form the basis of a political, economic, or social system.

   idéologique

   • The two parties have deep ideological differences on taxation.
   • Her speech was driven by a strong ideological commitment to equality.
   • The debate moved from practical issues to ideological arguments.

   Synonymescreedaldoctrinal

2. Based on or suggestive of ideasC1formal

   Concerned with abstract concepts or theories rather than practical matters.

   Idéologique (relatif aux idées)

   • The novel is more ideological than narrative, focusing on philosophical questions.
   • His approach to the problem was highly ideological, ignoring real-world constraints.
   • The discussion remained at an ideological level without concrete proposals.

   Synonymesabstractconceptualideationalnotionalspeculativetheoretical

   Antonymesconcreteempiricalpractical