Ideology

Definition

• Def: Ideology 1. the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class, or large group; 2. theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature; [Origin: 1790–1800; ideo- + -logy; cf. F idéologie]; —Synonyms: credo, creed, culture, dogma, ideas, outlook, philosophy, principles, system, tenets, theory, view, weltanschauung.

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