Meaning of the word ideologue in English

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ideologue

US /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑːɡ/
UK /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɒɡ/

Noun

a person who strongly believes in and is guided by an ideology, especially a political one

Example:
He was a committed ideologue, unwavering in his political beliefs.
The debate was dominated by ideologues from both sides, making compromise difficult.