ideology
Meaning: A system of ideas and ideals forming the basis of a political, economic, or social theory, or the set of beliefs characteristic of a particular group or individual.
Ideology is a key concept in political science, sociology, and cultural studies. Major ideologies include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and nationalism. The term can be used neutrally to describe any coherent belief system, but it often carries pejorative connotations, suggesting rigid or unrealistic thinking disconnected from practical reality. The adjective 'ideological' is widely used in media and political commentary.
Examples
- The Cold War was fundamentally a clash between two competing ideologies: capitalism and communism. 冷战在本质上是资本主义和共产主义两种对立意识形态之间的冲突。La Guerra Fría fue fundamentalmente un choque entre dos ideologías contrapuestas: el capitalismo y el comunismo.冷戦は本質的に、資本主義と共産主義という二つの対立するイデオロギーの衝突でした。냉전은 본질적으로 자본주의와 공산주의라는 두 개의 대립하는 이데올로기 간의 충돌이었습니다.
- Critics argue that the policy is driven by ideology rather than evidence-based research. 批评者认为这项政策是由意识形态而非循证研究推动的。Los críticos argumentan que la política está impulsada por la ideología más que por la investigación basada en pruebas.批評家たちは、この政策はエビデンスに基づく研究ではなくイデオロギーによって推進されていると主張しています。비평가들은 이 정책이 증거에 기반한 연구가 아닌 이데올로기에 의해 추진되고 있다고 주장합니다.
- Her political ideology was shaped by her experiences growing up in a working-class community. 她的政治意识形态是在工人阶级社区中成长的经历所塑造的。Su ideología política fue moldeada por sus experiencias al crecer en una comunidad de clase trabajadora.彼女の政治的イデオロギーは、労働者階級のコミュニティで育った経験によって形作られました。그녀의 정치적 이데올로기는 노동자 계층 공동체에서 자란 경험에 의해 형성되었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French idéologie, coined by philosopher Antoine Destutt de Tracy in 1796, combining Greek idea (form, notion) and -logia (study of). Originally meant the 'science of ideas.'
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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