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ideology
[ ahy-dee-ol-uh-jee, id-ee- ]
noun
- the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
- such a body of doctrine, myth, etc., with reference to some political and social plan, as that of fascism, along with the devices for putting it into operation.
- Philosophy.
- the study of the nature and origin of ideas.
- a system that derives ideas exclusively from sensation.
- theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature.
ideology
/ ˌaɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ /
noun
- a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc and underlies political action
- philosophy sociol the set of beliefs by which a group or society orders reality so as to render it intelligible
- speculation that is imaginary or visionary
- the study of the nature and origin of ideas
ideology
- A system of beliefs or theories , usually political, held by an individual or a group. Capitalism , communism , and socialism are usually called ideologies.
Derived Forms
- ideological, adjective
- ˌˈDz, adverb
Example Sentences
You would be hard put to find traces of the socialist ideology that led to the city's capture in 1975, when it was the capital of South Vietnam.
He embraced positional principles not because of ideology, but because they offered greater control, clarity and consistency - even without elite-level players.
What might be dubbed “Elon Musk Thought” shares some disturbing similarities with such totalitarian ideologies.
"Black women face a double patriarchy: Western expectations at work, traditional expectations at home. When these collide, harmful ideologies escalate," she told the BBC.
Poilievre had to fend off criticism from political rivals that he is "Trump lite", with his combative style, his vows to end "woke ideology", and willingness to take on the "global elite".
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