ideologue
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ideologue
A person who represents a particular ideology (a fixed system of political or worldview-related ideas), often in a dogmatic and one-sided way. The term is frequently used pejoratively.
In der Diskussion erwies er sich als starrer Ideologe, der keine anderen Meinungen zuließ.
In the discussion, he proved to be a rigid ideologue who allowed no other opinions.
The word 'Ideologe' (ideologue) is directly connected to the noun 'die Ideologie' (ideology). An 'Ideologe' is a person who represents a particular ideology.
Er vertritt eine politische Ideologie, daher bezeichnen ihn manche als Ideologen.
He represents a political ideology, so some people call him an ideologue.
Careful: The word 'Ideologe' (ideologue) usually has a negative connotation. It often describes someone who stubbornly and dogmatically clings to their ideas and is not open to other opinions.
Man nannte ihn einen Ideologen, weil er zu keinem Kompromiss bereit war.
People called him an ideologue because he was not willing to make any compromise.
'Ideologe' (ideologue) is often combined with adjectives such as 'starr' (rigid), 'dogmatisch' (dogmatic), or 'blind' (blind) to intensify the negative meaning.
Als starrer Ideologe konnte er die Argumente der Gegenseite nicht akzeptieren.
As a rigid ideologue, he could not accept the arguments of the opposing side.
extremist
'Extremist' and 'Ideologe' can both refer to people who are strongly driven by particular ideas. However, 'Extremist' is much stronger: it is about extreme views and often about a willingness to use undemocratic or violent means. 'Ideologe' means a person who represents a fixed system of ideas, often in a one-sided or dogmatic way. The word can be pejorative, but it does not automatically imply violence. Learners may confuse the words because both have to do with fixed beliefs. 'Ideologe' fits better for rigid thinking; 'Extremist' fits when there is radical danger.
In der Diskussion blieb der Ideologe bei seiner Theorie und ignorierte praktische Probleme.
In the discussion, the ideologue stuck to his theory and ignored practical problems.
Der Extremist wurde verurteilt, weil er zu Gewalt gegen Andersdenkende aufgerufen hatte.
The extremist was convicted because he had called for violence against people with different views.