Ideology (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural i·de·ol·o·gies.
  1. the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group.
  2. 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.
  3. Philosophy.
    • the study of the nature and origin of ideas.
    • a system that derives ideas exclusively from sensation.
  4. theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature.
noun plural -gies
  1. a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc and underlies political action
  2. the set of beliefs by which a group or society orders reality so as to render it intelligible
  3. speculation that is imaginary or visionary
  4. the study of the nature and origin of ideas
Ideology (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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