ideology

noun

Doctrine, philosophy, body of beliefs or principles belonging to an individual or group.

(uncountable) The study of the origin and nature of ideas.

Roots

ideinide- · Greek · to see logos-ology · Greek · study, discourse

Synonyms for ideology

philosophyn dogman doctrinen ethosn principlesn

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