ideology n - definition in American English Dictionary

ideology

/ˌɑɪ·diˈɑl·ə·dʒi/, /ˌɪd·i-/ n [C/U]

› politics & government a theory or set of beliefs, esp. one on which a political system, party, or organization is based

ideological ideological: listen to American pronunciation

/ˌɑɪ·di·əˈlɑdʒ·ɪ·kəl/, /ˌɪd·i-/ adj

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They voted along ideological lines.

ideologically /ˌɑɪ·di·əˈlɑdʒ·ɪ·kli/, /ˌɪd·i-/ adv

(Definition of ideology n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play

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