An "ideologue" refers to a person who strongly believes in and supports a specific set of ideas or ideology. They tend to adhere rigidly to their beliefs and may promote them without considering alternative perspectives. Full definition
Jordan, since you seem to have known me for years, you would know that I am a confessional Lutheran, as such I am most definitely the worst kind of ideologue of True Believer, unprogressive, fundamentalist, hyper - conservative, dumb, stupid,... I think there were some other expressions in your gruff but not malicious and also not impolite, nor anti-theist line. (nakedpastor.com)
«Rhee is trying to hold together a coalition of Democrats who are somewhat skeptical of teachers unions and right - wing ideologues who want to destroy unions entirely,» says Richard Kahlenberg of the left - leaning Century Foundation. (e4e.org)
That was my real argument: Americans are pragmatists, not ideologues. (firstthings.com)