Synonyms of ideology

ideology

noun

ˌī-dē-ˈä-lə-jē 

variants also idealogy

as in philosophy

the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group

members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philosophy
• doctrine
• creed
• gospel
• dogma
• axiom
• theory
• manifesto
• testament
• credo
• tenet
• metaphysic
• watchword

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ideology

This popular ideology utilizes five-minute breaks after 25 minutes of uninterrupted work to increase focus. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026

Hitler and his Nazis committed the most heinous crimes against humanity, including the extermination of six million Jews, and more than three million non-Jews, because of the Aryan supremacy ideology. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

There’s no ideology behind the switch, no founding decision by either party to claim a color as its own. — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Both parties emerged from the progressive era as messy coalitions of diverse constituencies and interests, not uniform ideologies. — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026