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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/

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.
💡 Concept

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)
🧠 Mnemonic

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.
🎵 Rhyme

The ideology shaped people’s psychology so deeply that it changed how they interpreted reality.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌaɪdiˈɑːlədʒi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒi/

🌳Etymology

Rootideo
Suffix--logy

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).

Breakdown

ideo- (from Greek 'idea' meaning form/pattern) + -logy (from Greek 'logos' meaning study/science) = ideology (a system of ideas and beliefs)

🎵Rhyme

apologybiologypsychology
apology
biology
psychology

🔗Collocations

political ideology
dominant ideology
clash of ideologies
embrace an ideology
reject ideology
extremist ideology

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“His ideology was so extreme that even his own family started avoiding political discussions at dinner.”

😄 Fun example

“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.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

doctrinebelief systemphilosophycreedworldview

Antonyms

pragmatismrealism

Related

politicstheoryprincipledogmamanifesto

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