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ideologies

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌaɪdiˈɑɫədʒiz// UK //ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪz// ide·olo·gies

n. sets of beliefs or ideas that groups of people use to explain how the world works. These ideas often guide how people think about politics, society, or religion.

n. systems of ideas and ideals, especially those which form the basis of economic or political theory and policy. Often pluralised when comparing different schools of thought or political frameworks.


SIMPLE

Different political ideologies often lead to heated debates.

CONTEXTUAL

The conflict was driven by two competing ideologies that held very different views on individual freedom.

COMPLEX

The 20th century was defined by the clash of global ideologies, as nations struggled to prove that their specific social and economic models were superior.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'ideology'; frequently used in academic and political discourse to categorise belief systems.

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