ideology
[ ahy-dee-ol-uh-jee, id-ee- ]
/ ˌaɪ diˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌɪd i- /
noun, plural i·de·ol·o·gies.
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.
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Words nearby ideology
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British Dictionary definitions for ideology
ideology
/ (ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /
noun plural -gies
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
Derived forms of ideology
ideological (ˌaɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) or ideologic, adjectiveideologically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for ideology
ideology
[ ī′dē-ŏl′ə-jē, ĭd′ē- ]
n.
The body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual, a group, a class, or a culture.
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Cultural definitions for ideology
ideology
[ (eye-dee-ol-uh-jee, id-ee-ol-uh-jee) ]
A system of beliefs or theories, usually political, held by an individual or a group. Capitalism, communism, and socialism are usually called ideologies.
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