ideology
noun
the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
ideologies
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pluralof ideology.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Prevent was set up 20 years ago to try to identify future potential terrorists and intervene in their lives, often by challenging hateful ideologies such as far right extremism or support for jihadist violence.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
In contrast, the rigid ideologies of homogenous teams “constrain portfolio choice” and make it less likely that the funds will “adapt to novel or changing environments.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Thematic ideologies conflict as often as the animals do.
From Salon ● May 3, 2026
That’s because local media campaigns that reflect different political ideologies and community priorities may have a better chance of influencing the public.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2026
These wartime allies stood for opposing worldviews and hostile ideologies, and their recent triumph over Nazism made them less, not more, open to compromise.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
