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ideology

i·de·ol·o·gy [ dee ólləjee, ìddee ólləjee ] (plural i·de·ol·o·gies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. system of social beliefs: a closely organized system of beliefs, values, and ideas forming the basis of a social, economic, or political philosophy or program

2. meaningful belief system: a set of beliefs, values, and opinions that shapes the way a person or a group such as a social class thinks, acts, and understands the world


i·de·o·log·i·cal [ dee ə lójjik'l, ìddee ə lójjik'l ] adjective
i·de·ol·o·gist noun
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