Meaning & use
ideology
A system of ideas and ideals, especially about politics or economics, that shapes how a person or group thinks and acts.
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The two parties disagreed sharply, each guided by a very different ideology.
Historians study how ideology influenced propaganda during the Cold War.
A note on using this word
Ideology often carries a slightly critical tone in everyday speech, suggesting rigid or biased thinking, though it is neutral in academic use.
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