The definition "'Neoconservative' means a political ideologue committed to massive federal deficits, proactive wars, environmental destruction, and special benefits for the wealthiest citizens" is an example of:
A) A lexical definition.
B) A stipulative definition.
C) A theoretical definition.
D) A persuasive definition.
E) A political definition.

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The definition given is not a neutral or objective description, but rather a persuasive attempt to shape the reader's understanding and opinion of the term "neoconservative." The definition is meant to associate negative attributes with the term, so it is a persuasive definition.

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