Definition of Ideology

1. Noun. An orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation.


2. Noun. Imaginary or visionary theorization.
Generic synonyms: Theorisation, Theorization
Derivative terms: Ideologic, Ideological, Ideologist

Definition of Ideology

1. n. The science of ideas.

Definition of Ideology

1. Noun. Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group. ¹

2. Noun. The study of the origin and nature of ideas. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ideology

1. a systematic body of ideas [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Ideology

1. 1. The science of ideas. 2. A theory of the origin of ideas which derives them exclusively from sensation. By a double blunder in philosophy and Greek, ideologie . . . Has in France become the name peculiarly distinctive of that philosophy of mind which exclusively derives our knowledge from sensation. Origin: Ideo-: cf. F. Ideologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ideology

ideological barrier
ideologically
ideologies
ideologise
ideologised
ideologises
ideologising
ideologist
ideologists
ideologize
ideologized
ideologizes
ideologizing
ideologue
ideologues
ideology (current term)
ideomotion
ideomotor
ideomotor effect
ideophobia
ideophobias
ideophone
ideophones
ideoplastia
ideopolis
ideopolises
ideopolitical
ideoscape
ideoscapes
ides

Literary usage of Ideology

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Critical History of Free Thought in Reference to the Christian Religion by Adam Storey Farrar (1863)
"THE TERM ideology. As the term ideology has lately been employed in a novel ... The word ideology, as denoting the term to express metaphysical science, ..."

2. The Nature of Landscape: A Personal Quest by Han Lorzing (2001)
"If there is to be an ideology behind all this, it will be that everyone has an ... ideology and landscape Earlier in this chapter, in our excursion into ..."

3. Content Area Reading: A Heuristic Approach by Anthony V. Manzo, Ula Casale Manzo (1990)
"Key Elements of Vital Reading Programs Vital reading programs, in our judgment, are built around seven key elements: • An ideology • Clear roles and ..."

4. The Theory of State by Johann Caspar Bluntschli (1895)
"Abstract ideology is the exaggeration and caricature of the philosophical, mere empiricism of the historical method. * jt * i * . ii • c \ rr-«i true and ..."

5. Aids to Faith: A Series of Theological Essays by William Thomson (1864)
"THE term ideology is strange, and certainly not welcome to English ears ; nor is it, perhaps, much to be feared that the system which bears the name will ..."

6. Aids to Faith: A Series of Theological Essays by William Thomson (1864)
"THE term ideology is strange, and certainly not welcome to English ears; nor is it, perhaps, much to be feared that the system which bears the name will ..."

7. The Democratisation Process in Zanzibar: A Retarded Transition by Mohammed Ali Bakari (2001)
"In terms of ideology, it is important to distinguish between 'ideal ... 6 Ideal ideology is a coherent system of values which is very rigid and which claim ..."

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