ideology
nounfeminine/i.dɨj.u.ɫu.ˈʒi.ɐ/high
i·de·o·lo·gi·a
Definition
A system of ideas, beliefs, and values that forms the basis of a social, economic, or political theory and policy.
Political ideology often shapes a party's manifesto.
He was critical of the prevailing ideology in the media.
Common collocations
political ideologydominant ideologyideology critiquefree from ideology
Etymology
Do francês 'idéologie', composto do grego 'idéa' (ideia) + '-logia' (estudo, tratado).