ideolatry

ˌaɪdiəˈlætri

Definitions

1. noun

Excessive or blind devotion to a particular ideology, often to the point of disregarding facts or rational judgment.

“The politician’s ideolatry towards her party’s platform led her to ignore the economic consequences of her policies.”

2. noun

The worship of an idea or ideology as if it were a deity.

“The philosopher’s work was criticized for promoting a form of ideolatry towards the concept of reason.”

Synonyms

  • dogmatism
  • ideology
  • sectarianism

Antonyms

  • open-mindedness
  • skepticism