ideology — a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌaɪdiˈɑːlədʒi/
Korean meaning: 이념, 이데올로기 (특히 경제나 정치 이론의 기초가 되는 사상 체계)
Korean pronunciation: 아이-디-올-러-지 (강세: 올)
Example Sentences
- His ideology was so extreme that even his own family started avoiding political discussions at dinner.
- The company's ideology of 'work hard, play harder' resulted in employees playing video games 80% of the time.
- Different ideologies often lead to heated debates in democratic societies.
ideology
NOUN//ˌaɪdiˈɑːlədʒi//
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
The revolution was driven more by ideology than by practical concerns.
Different ideologies often clash when societies face major crises and change. (IDEA + logic → ideology is a system where large IDEAS are organized into a guiding LOGIC about society, politics, or life)
The ideology shaped people’s psychology so deeply that it changed how they interpreted reality.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'idéologie', coined in the late 18th century by French philosopher Destutt de Tracy. It combines the Greek word 'idea' (form, pattern) with the suffix '-logia' (study or science of).
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📝Examples
“His ideology was so extreme that even his own family started avoiding political discussions at dinner.”
“The company's ideology of 'work hard, play harder' resulted in employees playing video games 80% of the time.”
“Different ideologies often lead to heated debates in democratic societies.”
“The teacher tried to present various ideologies objectively without showing personal bias.”
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