Meaning of ideology in English

ideology
noun [ C or U ]
us
/ˌaɪ.diˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ uk
/ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/
a set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based:
socialist/capitalist ideology
The people are caught between two opposing ideologies.
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(Definition of ideology from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

ideology | Intermediate English

ideology
noun [ C/U ]
us
/ˌɑɪ·diˈɑl·ə·dʒi, ˌɪd·i-/
politics & government
a theory or set of beliefs, esp. one on which a political system, party, or organization is based

ideological

adjective us
/ˌɑɪ·di·əˈlɑdʒ·ɪ·kəl, ˌɪd·i-/
They voted along ideological lines.

ideologically

adverb us/ˌɑɪ·di·əˈlɑdʒ·ɪ·kli, ˌɪd·i-/
(Definition of ideology from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

ideology | Business English

ideology
noun [ C or U ]
  POLITICS
uk
/ˌaɪdiˈɒlədʒi/ us
plural ideologies
a particular set of ideas and beliefs, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based:
The President called for "better relations with countries whose ideologies and social systems are different from ours".

ideological

adjective
Their reasons for restructuring the company seem to be more ideological than financial.

ideologically

adverb
Compared with previous administrations, this Cabinet is one of the most ideologically united.
(Definition of ideology from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Examples of ideology

ideology
The long-term solution is to promote a better ideology, which is freedom.
From ABC News
There doesn't seem to be much we can agree on these days across the spectrum of ideologies and politics.
From Huffington Post
Progressive ideologies have been responsible for millions of deaths worldwide.
From Washington Post
A manipulative leader offers false ideology to preserve or restore what's being lost or crumbling.
From Huffington Post
Screens come in many different forms, but preconceived ideologies are among the most powerful, since they reflect a person's basic beliefs.
From Washington Times
The interests of governing coalitions have proved more enduring than the force of ideology.
From Huffington Post
Young and mostly urban, this group identifies with many conservative ideologies, but tends to resemble liberals in their lifestyle choices and preferences.
From NBCNews.com
I can't imagine why they prefer to leave the waste out where it is now, unless they are driven more by ideology than by science.
From CNN
Political ideology has become no more than an offshoot of entertainment advertising, where no truth is necessary.
From New York Daily News
Why might less intelligent people be drawn to conservative ideologies?
From Huffington Post
This vicious cycle is permeating more and more aspects of our life -- religion, race, class, national boundaries, political ideology, economic strains and many others.
From Huffington Post
I am not motivated by strident partisanship or ideology.
From New York Post
Let's make it not about these men who have this terrible ideology.
From MLive.com
We are obviously threatening them in some way and threatening that ideology.
From Huffington Post
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Collocations with ideology

ideology

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communist ideology
This was a 'people's culture' and was clearly opposed the elitist communist ideology.
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conservative ideology
His conservative ideology, however, did not suit all tastes.
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dominant ideology
This difficulty was compounded by the dominant ideology which made domestic labour invisible, both materially and ideologically.
From the Cambridge English Corpus  
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Translations of ideology

in Chinese (Traditional)
（尤指作為政治體制、政黨或政治組織基礎的）思想（體系），意識形態…
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（尤指作为政治体制、政党或政治组织基础的）思想（体系），意识形态…
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