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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Baum has stressed that "my family and I firmly reject extremist ideologies and will not accept the AfD's appropriation of our name".
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Over time, he and his apostles took on various ideologies, dropping them for new ones as times changed and power beckoned.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 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
He sounded a lot like someone whose hidden resentments had found expression in sophomoric ideologies!
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The system functioned relatively automatically, and the prevailing system of racial meanings, identities, and ideologies already seemed natural.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
