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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ideology The author’s central concern is that these grand ambitions are not benign eccentricities, but ideologies with real-world consequences​. More Everything Forever - AI Overlords, Space Empires, And Silicon Valley's Crusade To Control The Fate Of Humanity By Adam Becker What do these people envision? John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025 How horrific that these young, beautiful souls were extinguished by a radical who bought into a flawed ideology. Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025 Members adhere to neo-Nazi ideology promoting violence against racial minorities. Evan Mealins, USA Today, 25 May 2025 This season is cats and babies! Cats, babies and a lot of exploration of faith ideology. MILLER: Not a big fan of religion as a whole. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ideology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideology
Noun
  • But a groundswell of protest art was answering the call with a new kind of ardent feeling that damned the false piety and hypocrisy of homophobic Christian doctrine.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
  • Shoigu, who was replaced as defense minister in 2024 after holding the position for 12 years, cited amendments made to Russia's nuclear doctrine in November.
    Isabel van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Educational curricula must integrate philosophy, sociology, environmental studies, and the arts as foundational pillars, encouraging learners across generations and cultures to question, connect, feel, and comprehend the intricate tapestry of human and natural systems.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • The author cites numerous fringe philosophies including Abolitionist veganism: The opposition to all animal use by humans.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Plenty of folks of all races, creeds and colors realize that, and many have spent years trying to repair the damage.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
  • Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ideology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideology. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on ideology

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!