variants also idealogy
as in doctrine
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation

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Recent Examples of ideology While Cobb’s novel barely delved into the political ideologies and affiliations of its colorful characters, Cutter’s bold adaptation has chosen to draw a stark contrast between liberal and conservative values in heavily red states. Max Gao, Variety, 23 July 2025 The list of 10 demands included making sweeping reforms to policies about whom the university can hire and admit, and subjecting the ideologies of faculty members to an audit approved by the government. Kimmy Yam, NBC news, 21 July 2025 Expressing Nazi ideology, the group was virulently, anti-semitic, anti-Catholic and anti-communist. Dr. Howard A. Selinger, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2025 Officers at all levels will spend more time engaged in political work and study sessions related to party ideology and discipline at the expense of their professional military tasks. M. Taylor Fravel, Foreign Affairs, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ideology
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Noun
  • In recent years, Brazil has become increasingly fragmented, amplified by a widespread subscription to hateful doctrines, culture wars, anti-intellectualism, disinformation on social media, apocalyptic messaging, doomsday conspiracy theories, and ethno-religious identity politics.
    Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
  • The burial of a pope must precede a conclave, according to church doctrine.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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  • Summer Away, a South Asian brand created by Meghna Goyal with the modern traveler in mind, perfectly embodies this philosophy.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • After leaving three years with the Army infantry, including one year in Vietnam, Gutierrez enrolled at ASU to study history and philosophy.
    Maria Polletta, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Such an unflappable creed is not synthesised with time or practice.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 July 2025
  • Political and cultural affiliation have declined, and the internet has enabled a new kind of community building and identity signaling, one that is anchored to consumption rather than creed.
    Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025

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“Ideology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideology. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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