Ideologiczny

Ideologiczny is an adjective in Polish that denotes a relationship to ideology or a stance guided by a system of ideas. It can describe beliefs, programs, movements, or frames of reference that are grounded in a particular set of ideas rather than solely in practical considerations.

Etymology: The word is formed from the noun ideologia (ideology) with the adjectival suffix -iczny. It was adopted into Polish from the broader European vocabulary, itself deriving from the Greek idea and logos (via French idéologie or German Ideologie).

Usage: It is commonly used in political, cultural, or academic discourse. In neutral usage it simply marks that something is ideological in nature, for example ideologiczny program or ideologiczny przekaz. In more critical contexts it signals dogmatism, partisanship, or a frame that may bias interpretation.

Related terms include ideologia, ideologizacja (ideologization), ideologizować (to ideologize), and phrasing like perspektywa ideologiczna (ideological perspective). The distinction from terms such as polityczny (political) or naukowy (scientific) is sometimes subtle but important for nuance.

See also: ideologia, perspektywa ideologiczna, myślenie ideologiczne.