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ideological
Based on or shaped by an ideology, that is, a particular system of worldviews, values, and political ideas.
Die beiden Parteien haben tiefgreifende ideologische Unterschiede.
The two parties have profound ideological differences.
The adjective 'ideologisch' (ideological) is derived directly from the noun 'die Ideologie' (ideology). An ideology is a system of ideas and values that is often connected with politics or a worldview.
Der Streit zwischen den Gruppen war rein ideologisch.
The dispute between the groups was purely ideological.
Common nouns that are combined with 'ideologisch' (ideological) include 'Gründe' (reasons), 'Unterschiede' (differences), 'Gegensätze' (contrasts), or 'Konflikt' (conflict). It often describes the basis for a disagreement.
Zwischen den alten Freunden gab es plötzlich tiefe ideologische Gegensätze.
Suddenly, there were deep ideological contrasts between the old friends.
'Ideologisch' (ideological/ideologically) can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb or another adjective. Typical phrases are 'ideologisch motiviert' (ideologically motivated), 'ideologisch geprägt' (ideologically shaped), or 'ideologisch begründet' (ideologically justified).
Seine Entscheidung war nicht praktisch, sondern ideologisch motiviert.
His decision was not practical, but ideologically motivated.
political
'politisch' and 'ideologisch' are closely related because ideologies often contain political ideas. But 'politisch' is broader: it is about politics, the state, government, public issues, or political opinions. 'ideologisch' says more specifically that something is strongly shaped by a fixed system of values and worldviews. Learners may confuse the words when talking about opinions or parties. Not every political opinion is automatically ideological. 'ideologisch' sounds stronger and emphasizes that someone thinks or acts based on a fixed core belief.
Wir merken, dass die Debatte ideologisch wird, weil kaum noch jemand auf Fakten hört.
We notice that the debate is becoming ideological because hardly anyone is listening to facts anymore.
In der Schule diskutierten sie ein politisches Thema aus den Nachrichten.
At school, they discussed a political topic from the news.