ideology

noun

ide·ol·o·gy ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce ideology (audio)

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variants or less commonly idealogy

ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce ideology (audio)

ˌī-dē-ˈa-

ˌi-dē-ˈä-

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plural ideologies

: a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture

: the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program

: a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture

: visionary theorizing

ideologist

ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jist How to pronounce ideology (audio)

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noun

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What Does ideology Mean?

Ideology has been in use in English since the end of the 18th century and is one of the few words whose coiner we can identify. The French writer A. L. C. Destutt de Tracy proposed it as a term to designate the “science of ideas,” and in that sense the word was quickly borrowed into English. Though ideology originated as a serious philosophical term, within a few decades it took on connotations of impracticality thanks to Napoleon, who used it in a derisive manner. Today, the word most often refers to “a systematic body of concepts,” especially those of a particular group or political party.

Example Sentences

the ideology of a totalitarian society He says that the election is not about ideology.

Recent Examples on the Web Biden’s speech criticized the extreme ideology of Trump supporters, not the GOP as a whole.

Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 And it’s here that The Rings of Power perfectly stands in for the ideology of the American Empire in 2022.

Daniel Bessner, The New Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Trump didn’t invent the ideology that now goes by his name.

David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 There are far more Americans, far more Americans from every background and belief, who reject the extreme MAGA ideology than those that accept it.

Catherine Garcia, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022 Western media accounts have portrayed Dugin as a sort of Putin whisperer, the brains behind the Kremlin’s ideology.

Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022 In the wake of venture capitalist Nic Carter's call to reject the ideology, there have been no shortage of articles on the subject, on its origins, inconsistencies, and what its relevance says about the warring isms in the market at large.

Pete Rizzo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Progressive criminal-justice theory has become an ideology of sudden death for minorities at their jobs or walking on a street.

Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Despite the market downturn and ill-representation, the ideology prevails that Web3 will undoubtedly birth the next generation of successful companies and personal brands.

Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	ideologist
释义	ideology noun ide·ol·o·gy ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jē ˌi-dē-ˈä- variants or less commonly idealogy ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jē ˌī-dē-ˈa- ˌi-dē-ˈä- ˌi-dē-ˈa- plural ideologies 1 a : a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture b : the integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical program c : a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture 2 : visionary theorizing ideologist ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jist ˌi- noun Did you know? What Does ideology Mean? Ideology has been in use in English since the end of the 18th century and is one of the few words whose coiner we can identify. The French writer A. L. C. Destutt de Tracy proposed it as a term to designate the “science of ideas,” and in that sense the word was quickly borrowed into English. Though ideology originated as a serious philosophical term, within a few decades it took on connotations of impracticality thanks to Napoleon, who used it in a derisive manner. Today, the word most often refers to “a systematic body of concepts,” especially those of a particular group or political party. Synonyms credo creed doctrine dogma gospel philosophy testament See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the ideology of a totalitarian society He says that the election is not about ideology. Recent Examples on the Web Biden’s speech criticized the extreme ideology of Trump supporters, not the GOP as a whole. Sabrina Haake, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022 And it’s here that The Rings of Power perfectly stands in for the ideology of the American Empire in 2022. Daniel Bessner, The New Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 Trump didn’t invent the ideology that now goes by his name. David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 There are far more Americans, far more Americans from every background and belief, who reject the extreme MAGA ideology than those that accept it. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 1 Sep. 2022 Western media accounts have portrayed Dugin as a sort of Putin whisperer, the brains behind the Kremlin’s ideology. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022 In the wake of venture capitalist Nic Carter's call to reject the ideology, there have been no shortage of articles on the subject, on its origins, inconsistencies, and what its relevance says about the warring isms in the market at large. Pete Rizzo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Progressive criminal-justice theory has become an ideology of sudden death for minorities at their jobs or walking on a street. Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 Despite the market downturn and ill-representation, the ideology prevails that Web3 will undoubtedly birth the next generation of successful companies and personal brands. Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology French idéologie, from idéo- ideo- + -logie -logy First Known Use 1813, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Medical Definition ideology noun ide·ol·o·gy ˌīd-ē-ˈäl-ə-jē ˌid- variants also idealogy -ˈäl-ə-jē -ˈal- plural ideologies 1 : a systematic body of concepts especially about human life or culture 2 : a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture ideologist noun as in ideologue Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ideologue protégé idealogue student sectarian zealot devotee cultist enthusiast worshipper fan idolater scholar idolator admirer worshiper sycophant advocate supporter champion toady henchman apparatchik lackey loyalist minion soldier stooge lickspittle myrmidon satellite flunkey apostle disciple proselytizer missionary camp follower flunkie yes-man adherent acolyte votary backer hanger-on epigone faithful flunky partizan pupil follower partisan votarist liege man convert Antonyms & Near Antonyms leader traitor renegade defector turncoat apostate coryphaeus See More
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