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ideology

i·de·ol·o·gy
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahy-dee-ol-uh-jee, id-ee-]
    • /ˌaɪ diˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌɪd i-/
    • /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-dee-ol-uh-jee, id-ee-]
    • /ˌaɪ diˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌɪd i-/

Definitions of ideology word

  • noun plural ideology the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group. 1
  • noun plural ideology 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. 1
  • noun plural ideology Philosophy. the study of the nature and origin of ideas. a system that derives ideas exclusively from sensation. 1
  • noun plural ideology theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature. 1
  • noun ideology A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. 1
  • noun ideology body of ideas 1

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Origin of ideology

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; ideo- + -logy; compare French idéologie

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Ideology

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ideology popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

ideology usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ideology

noun ideology

  • outlook — the view or prospect from a particular place.
  • theory — a coherent group of tested general propositions, commonly regarded as correct, that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena: Einstein's theory of relativity. Synonyms: principle, law, doctrine.
  • dogma — an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc., as of a church. Synonyms: doctrine, teachings, set of beliefs, philosophy.
  • creed — A creed is a set of beliefs, principles, or opinions that strongly influence the way people live or work.
  • philosophy — the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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