Ideologist: alternatives and connections

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Ideologist

One who treats of ideas; one who theorizes or idealizes; one versed in the science of ideas, or who advocates the doctrines of ideology.

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Advocate 76% connected

One who pleads the cause of another. Specifically: One who pleads the cause of another before a tribunal or judicial court; a counselor.

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Exponent 76% connected

A number, letter, or any quantity written on the right hand of and above another quantity, and denoting how many times the latter is repeated as a fa…

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Proponent 76% connected

Making proposals; proposing.

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Ideology 74% connected

The science of ideas.

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Ideology 74% connected

The science of ideas.

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