Ideologies: meaning, definitions and examples
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ideologies
[ ˌʌɪdɪˈɒlədʒiz ]
political beliefs
Ideologies are a set of beliefs or ideas which form the basis of a political theory or system.
Synonyms
beliefs, doctrines, principles
Examples of usage
- Ideologies such as communism, capitalism, and socialism have shaped the political landscape.
- His ideologies were influenced by the writings of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
strongly held beliefs
Ideologies can also refer to strongly held beliefs, especially one that is irrational or unfounded.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His ideologies about conspiracy theories were causing tension in his relationships.
- She clung to her ideologies despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Translations
Translations of the word "ideologies" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ideologias
🇮🇳 विचारधाराएँ
🇩🇪 Ideologien
🇮🇩 ideologi
🇺🇦 ідеології
🇵🇱 ideologie
🇯🇵 イデオロギー
🇫🇷 idéologies
🇪🇸 ideologías
🇹🇷 ideolojiler
🇰🇷 이데올로기
🇸🇦 الأيديولوجيات
🇨🇿 ideologie
🇸🇰 ideológie
🇨🇳 意识形态
🇸🇮 ideologije
🇮🇸 hugmyndafræði
🇰🇿 идеологиялар
🇬🇪 იდეოლოგიები
🇦🇿 ideologiyalar
🇲🇽 ideologías
Word origin
The word 'ideologies' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the French word 'idéologie' coined by Antoine-Louis-Claude Destutt de Tracy. It was initially used in a philosophical context to refer to a science of ideas, but later evolved to encompass political beliefs and systems.
See also: ideological.