1. a person who zealously advocates a particular ideology
Usage: often implies rigid adherence to beliefs

Examples

• The senator was criticized as an ideologue who refused to compromise.
• Political ideologues on both sides made meaningful dialogue impossible.
• She wasn’t an ideologue but rather someone willing to consider different viewpoints.
• The party’s ideologues pushed for more extreme policies.
• Critics called him a rigid ideologue who ignored practical concerns.
• The debate featured ideologues rather than problem-solvers.