Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'ideological'

English Word: ideological

Key Russian Translations:

• идеологический (IPA: /ɪdʲɪ.ɐ.lɐ.ɡʲɪ.t͡ɕɪ.skʲɪj/) - [Formal, Adjective]
• идеологичный (IPA: /ɪdʲɪ.ɐ.lɐ.ɡʲɪ.t͡ɕɪnʲɪj/) - [Informal, Less Common, Used in Philosophical Contexts]

Frequency: Medium (This term appears regularly in academic, political, and media discussions in Russian, but not in everyday casual conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate - Requires understanding of Russian adjectives and their declensions; advanced learners may find nuances easier.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

идеологический: /ɪdʲɪ.ɐ.lɐ.ɡʲɪ.t͡ɕɪ.skʲɪj/

идеологичный: /ɪdʲɪ.ɐ.lɐ.ɡʲɪ.t͡ɕɪnʲɪj/

Note on идеологический: The stress falls on the fourth syllable (-lo-), which can be tricky for English speakers due to the palatalized consonants; practice with native audio for accuracy.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: Relating to or based on ideology, especially in a political or philosophical sense.

Translation(s) & Context:

• идеологический - Used in formal contexts like academic papers or political debates to describe ideas or systems rooted in ideology.
• идеологичный - Informal variant, often in casual discussions about personal beliefs or societal issues.

Usage Examples:

• Его идеологический подход к экономике часто вызывает споры. (Yego ideologicheskiy podkhod k ekonomikye chasto vyzivaet spory.)

  His ideological approach to economics often sparks controversy.

• Эта партия имеет сильный идеологический фундамент. (Eta partiya imayet sil'nyy ideologicheskiy fundament.)

  This party has a strong ideological foundation.

• В современном мире идеологичный дискурс доминирует в СМИ. (V sovremennom mire ideologichnyy diskurs dominiruet v SMI.)

  In the modern world, ideological discourse dominates the media.

• Идеологический конфликт между двумя странами эскалировал. (Ideologicheskiy konflikt mezhdu dvumya stranami eskaltiroval.)

  The ideological conflict between the two countries escalated.

• Её идеологичный взгляд на искусство вдохновляет молодёжь. (Yeyo ideologichnyy vzglyad na iskusstvo vdokhnovlyayet molodezh'.)

  Her ideological view on art inspires the youth.

Meaning 2: Characterized by rigid adherence to an ideology, often implying bias or dogmatism.

Translation(s) & Context:

• идеологический - In contexts emphasizing criticism, such as in debates about extremism.

Usage Examples:

• Идеологический фанатизм может привести к конфликтам. (Ideologicheskiy fanatizm mozhet privesti k konfliktam.)

  Ideological fanaticism can lead to conflicts.

• Его идеологический упрямство не позволяет найти компромисс. (Yego ideologicheskiy upryamstvo ne pozvolyaet nayti kompromiss.)

  His ideological stubbornness doesn't allow for finding a compromise.

• В этой дискуссии преобладает чисто идеологический тон. (V etoy diskussii preobladayet chisto ideologicheskiy ton.)

  In this discussion, a purely ideological tone prevails.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Both primary translations are adjectives, which in Russian undergo declension based on gender, number, and case. They follow the standard pattern for adjectives ending in -ский/-скийй.

For идеологичный, it follows a similar but slightly irregular pattern due to its adjectival form, but it is less commonly used and often remains undeclined in informal speech.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • идеалистический (idealistic - often interchangeable in philosophical contexts)
  • доктринальный (doctrinal - emphasizes structured ideology)
• Antonyms:
  • прагматичный (pragmatic - focuses on practical rather than ideological approaches)
  • нейтральный (neutral - lacking ideological bias)

Related Phrases:

• идеологическая борьба (ideologicheskaya bor'ba) - Ideological struggle; often used in political contexts to describe conflicts of ideas.
• идеологический кризис (ideologicheskiy krizis) - Ideological crisis; refers to a period of doubt or change in belief systems.
• идеологическая база (ideologicheskaya baza) - Ideological base; a foundation of principles in organizations or movements.

Usage Notes:

In Russian, "идеологический" directly corresponds to the English "ideological" in formal settings, but it carries a connotation of structured thought, often in political or academic discourse. Use "идеологичный" for more casual or personal expressions. Be mindful of declension based on the noun it modifies, and avoid overusing it in everyday conversation to prevent sounding overly formal. When choosing between translations, opt for "идеологический" in written or professional contexts for precision.

Common Errors:

• Error: Forgetting to decline the adjective, e.g., saying "в идеологический мире" instead of "в идеологическом мире". Correct: Always match the case, as in "в идеологическом мире" (in the ideological world). Explanation: Russian adjectives must agree with nouns in case, gender, and number.

• Error: Confusing with "идеальный" (ideal), leading to misuse like "идеологический план" when meaning "perfect plan". Correct: Use "идеологический" only for ideology-related contexts. Explanation: "Идеальный" means "ideal" as in perfect, while "идеологический" is specifically about ideology.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, terms like "идеологический" are heavily influenced by historical events such as the Soviet era, where ideology played a central role in society. It often evokes connotations of state-controlled narratives, so using it in modern contexts can imply criticism of rigid systems, helping English speakers understand the subtle undertones in Russian political discussions.

Related Concepts:

• политический (political)
• философский (philosophical)
• доктрина (doctrine)