n. One who theorizes or idealizes; one who advocates the doctrines of ideology.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who treats of ideas; one who theorizes or idealizes; one versed in the science of ideas, or who advocates the doctrines of ideology.
n. An ideologue.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who is occupied with ideas or ideals that have no real significance or value; one who indulges in theories or speculations, or fabricates ideal schemes.
n. One who advocates the doctrines of ideology.
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n. an advocate of some ideology
Word Usage
"Today Luzhkov named Medvedev's press secretary, Natalia Timakova, and a Kremlin ideologist, Vladislav Surkov, as plotters of his downfall."