ideology

[ahy-dee-ol-uh-jee, id-ee-] / ˌaɪ diˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌɪd i- /

NOUN

beliefs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

creed culture dogma outlook philosophy theory view

STRONG

Weltanschauung credo ideas principles system tenets

WEAK

articles of faith

Example Sentences

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Iran’s sprawling security apparatus isn’t solely held together by ideology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

At least for now, a war of ideology and coalition-building in civil society is still possible.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Even the products reflect that blend of identity and ideology.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Its harsh regime and ideology left deep scars.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The official ideology abounds with contradictions even where there is no practical reason for them.

From "1984" by George Orwell