Ideology

Pronunciation: /ˌaɪdiːˈɑːlədʒiː/

Ideology (noun)

  1. A set of beliefs about how society should work and what is right or wrong.
  2. A structured group of political ideas that guides how people think and act about power and government.
  3. A shared way of thinking that shapes opinions, values, and actions in a group or movement.

Examples

  • Her ideology shapes how she interprets everyday events.
  • Their ideology guides choices in education and work.