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    ideology
    /ˌʌɪdɪˈɒlədʒi/

    noun

    • 1. a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy: "the ideology of democracy"
    • 2. the science of ideas; the study of their origin and nature. archaic

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIDEOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    IDEOLOGY definition: 1. a set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party, or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ideologyIdeology Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture. b. : the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program. c. : a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture. 2. : visionary theorizing. ideologist. ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jist. ˌi- noun. Did you know?

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IdeologyIdeology - Wikipedia

    An ideology is a set of beliefs or philosophies attributed to a person or group of persons, especially those held for reasons that are not purely epistemic, [1] [2] in which "practical elements are as prominent as theoretical ones". [3]

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIDEOLOGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    a theory or set of beliefs, esp. one on which a political system, party, or organization is based.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ideologyIdeology - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    An ideology is a set of opinions or beliefs of a group or an individual. Very often ideology refers to a set of political beliefs or a set of ideas that characterize a particular culture.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › ideologyIDEOLOGY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Ideology definition: the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.. See examples of IDEOLOGY used in a sentence.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishideology noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of ideology noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.britannica.com › topic › ideology-societyIdeology | Nature, History, & Significance | Britannica

    Jun 28, 2024 · Ideology, a form of social or political philosophy, or a system of ideas, that aspires both to explain the world and to change it. The word was introduced in the 18th century by the French philosopher A.-L.-C. Destutt de Tracy as a short name for what he called his ‘science of ideas.’.

  10. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Ideology - Oxford Reference

    Any wide-ranging system of beliefs, ways of thought, and categories that provide the foundation of programmes of political and social action: an ideology is a conceptual scheme with a practical application.

  11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIDEOLOGY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    IDEOLOGY definition: a set of ideas or beliefs, especially about politics: . Learn more.